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Humpbacks make a splash every year in Hinkler and the whale watching season for 2025 is officially underway! The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt took the opportunity during the first sitting of the 48th Parliament of Australia to remind the nation of how special the whales are to Hervey Bay. July 31, 2025: “Yesterday,…
Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP delivered a memorable first speech to the 48th Parliament of Australia on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Featuring quotes from iconic Aussie movie The Castle, Mr Batt shared the heartfelt story of his home, family and vision for his community of Hinkler. “I understand that being here is a…
Yesterday, in my first speech to the House, I had the privilege of talking about my home of Hinkler, a home I proudly share with the majestic humpback whales. At this time of year, migration season, the mammals play and stay in waters off Hervey Bay, the world’s very first whale heritage site. Earlier this…
Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt has honoured his heritage and home in an emotional first speech to the 48th Parliament of Australia. The newly elected MP is the 5th Member for Hinkler and the 1,248th Member of the House of Representatives. Speaking for the first time in Parliament House on Wednesday afternoon, Mr Batt…
As the sun went down on Monday, the renowned ‘Last Post Ceremony’ at Canberra’s War Memorial marked one of the first official engagements for Federal MP’s prior to the commencement of the 48th Parliament of Australia. It’s an honour and privilege to be in Canberra fighting for Hinkler’s fair share. The sound of the bugle…
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