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PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Neighbourhood and Community Centres Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (13:16): I rise in support of the motion brought to the House by the member for Lyne. In regional Australia, neighbourhood centres are an essential service—the heart of our communities. They foster safety, connection and social capital. They’re the places where community…
COMMITTEES Law Enforcement Joint Committee Report Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (13:17): On behalf of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement, I present the following reports: Examination of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission annual report 2024-25 and Examination of the Australian Federal Police annual report 2024-25. Report made a parliamentary paper in accordance with…
BILLS Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026 Fair Work Amendment (Fairer Fuel) Bill 2026 Second Reading Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (12:14) Right now, the cost of diesel in my regional Queensland electorate of Hinkler is sitting at a high of $3.15 per litre. Unleaded is upwards of $2.50 a litre….
CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS Hinkler Electorate: Flooding Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (17:35) The people of Bundaberg have once again banded together, following the third major flood since December 2010. I rise today committed to advocating for flood mitigation that is effective and can be delivered sooner rather than later. Money has already been allocated from…
Federal Member for Hinkler David Battt MP is calling on residents of Hinkler to report fuel shortages using a new website, www.nofuelhere.com.au as communities across regional Australia feel the sting of the nation’s fuel crisis. “We’ve heard today in Question Time, from the Energy Minister, that there are 600 service stations across Australia, including 90…
STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Hinkler Electorate: Community Events Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (16:33): On International Women’s Day, I had the great pleasure of sponsoring and attending the Zonta Club of Bundaberg’s brunch. The Young Women in Leadership Award finalists featured a group of five focused and driven young women, and I had the opportunity to…
Our community has once again banded together following our third major flood since December 2010. While the mighty Burnett River last week rose to levels just under the 2010 flood and two metres lower than 2013, this disaster has changed lives forever. More than 200 homes and businesses were inundated and each and everyone will…
Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP and Federal Nationals Senator for NSW Shadow Minister for Emergency Management Senator Ross Cadell have welcomed Personal Hardship Assistance for targeted parts of Bundaberg. Mr Batt took leave from Parliament earlier this week to return to the flood impacted Hinkler electorate. “As the flood water recedes, we stand…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP will take leave from Parliament for the remainder of the current sitting week to return to the flood impacted Hinkler electorate. “It’s important I return home to assist my community where I can,” Mr Batt said. Mr Batt organised a meeting with Minister for Emergency Management, Regional…
CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS Hinkler Electorate: Flooding Hervey Bay Sun Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (16:53): As I rise this afternoon, so too is the mighty Burnett River which runs through Bundaberg. Homes and businesses have begun to be inundated and more are under threat as the Burnett is expected to peak at a major flood level…
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