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Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has announced the opening of Stronger Communities Programme – Round 9. Mr Batt is encouraging eligible local community groups and sporting organisations to submit an expression of interest for grants of between $2,500 and $20,000. “The successful projects will provide social benefits and strengthen our Hinkler community,” said…

The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has joined the Department of the House of Representatives and the Y Australia to announce Expressions of Interest are officially open for the National Youth Parliament 2026. The program gives young people from all walks of life a chance to engage directly with civics and the Parliament….

The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has launched his ‘Straight off the Batt’ mobile office tour. The newly elected Hinkler MP is keen to listen to constituents right across the region and assist with Federal issues. “It’s a priority of mine to get on the road to Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, Childers and the…

The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is backing Queensland’s Get Ready campaign and urging Hinkler residents to prepare for unpredictable weather. David Batt has told Federal Parliament that the catchphrase ‘weather doesn’t plan – but you can’ is an important message for the community. “Cyclones, bushfires, damaging storms and flooding rains are a…

The Government’s 2035 emissions reduction target is nothing more than an expensive charade on Australian families. We are now facing uncertain times, with potential for more taxes, higher electricity costs and families paying more at the checkout. When asked when electricity bills will fall and by how much, the Prime Minister refused to answer. Labor…

The Hervey Bay electorate office for Hinkler has officially opened. Leader of the Nationals David Littleproud said it was an exciting day for Hervey Bay, with Federal Member for Hinkler, David Batt making it crucial to have as much community engagement and feedback as possible from locals. “This office opening isn’t just about David Batt…

Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt is calling for more support for current and former police officers. Mr Batt, who served as a police officer for 23 years, has renewed the push for a parliamentary inquiry into the police recruitment and retention crisis. “If there is no swift action, more lives will be lost.” Mr…

It’s made of silver and gold, weighs eight kilograms and sits on the central table in the main chamber of Parliament. The Mace is a symbol of the authority of the House of Representatives and during the first sitting of the 48th Parliament of Australia in Canberra I was gifted a replica. As I am…

Shadow Minister for Skills and Training, Scott Buchholz MP, has joined Federal Member for Hinkler, David Batt MP, to meet with manufacturers, business representatives and training providers in Bundaberg. The pair hosted a series of meetings hearing about the critical role regional employers play in driving productivity and the skills shortage that continues to bite,…

Local, State and Federal MP’s have joined forces for Queensland Road Safety Week urging motorists to drive to survive and work together to keep each other safe. This years theme is ‘We’re one team Queensland. Let’s drive like it.’ Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt said the message is simple, one life lost is too many….