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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has joined the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon Milton Dick MP to launch the 2026 My First Speech Competition for local Hinkler school students. This national competition welcomes students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to envision themselves as newly elected Members of the…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has launched Hinkler’s Biggest Survey. Following the success of a Small Business Survey in May, Mr Batt is urging everyone in his electorate to now have a say. “It’s a privilege to serve my community and after my first year in the role, I’m keen to hear…
More than 5,000 TAFE placements across the North Coast at risk because of Albanese Labor government’s planned cuts. Canberra’s new Fee-Free funding proposal would leave Queensland $208 million worse off. Nearly half of Queensland’s Fee-Free placements have been undertaken by regional students. Local MP’s fight to safeguard Fee-Free TAFE opportunities Thousands of regional Queenslanders have embraced Fee-Free TAFE…
Leader of The Nationals Matt Canavan and Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt have met with business leaders in Bundaberg, amid rising concerns over Labor’s broken promises Budget and more taxes on local businesses. Mr Batt said businesses are deeply concerned about the powers Labor’s Treasurer has given to himself, which will tax businesses more…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is calling on the Albanese Labor Government to reverse the decision to slash disaster recovery funding to Queensland. Under the current Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, the Commonwealth may fund up to 75 per cent of the assistance available to individuals and communities. The new proposal is to…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has held meetings with local canegrowers and millers as he urges the sector to complete the Federal Government’s Sugar Code of Conduct review survey. Mr Batt said the Sugar Code was introduced by the former Coalition Government to protect growers from unequal bargaining power and ensure fair…
The Coalition will introduce legislation to restore human decision-making in the aged care assessment process to fix a glaring failure in Labor’s aged care reforms. The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has told Parliament that elderly Hinkler residents deserve a fair go. “Hundreds in Hinkler are on waiting lists to enter the aged-care…
While it’s deeply concerning that the Fraser Coast Hospice is entering administration, I am extremely heartened to see the immense community support fighting for its future. I have heard many stories from local families who have directly benefited from the Hospice since its inception in October 2021. The Hospice has provided a home-like environment focused…
Key Points: Submissions close at 5pm on Tuesday 16 June 2026. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry survey can be accessed here: Sugar Code of Conduct Review Survey The Federal Government review is examining whether the Sugar Code should remain unchanged, be amended, or allowed to lapse when it sunsets in 2027. Queensland Federal…
Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP live on air with Blandy on Triple M Fraser Coast – May 25 Main topics: Canberra weather check Pushing to reverse Veterans cap on care You don’t fix Labor’s taxes with carve outs. You axe them. Housing Private Health Rebates for over 65’s
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