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Calling all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students in Hinkler! Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP and renowned Aboriginal artists Chern’ee and Brooke Sutton have come together for the local launch of a unique storytelling competition. Yarning is an Australia-wide storytelling competition that invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students…
Since my last column, I’ve made three trips to Canberra for the beginning of another Parliamentary year. No matter what’s going on with internal politics I remain committed and focussed on standing up for the values of the National Party and doing all I can to ensure regional Australia, and especially my electorate of Hinkler,…
The Isis RSL Sub Branch is now the proud custodian of a HMAS Childers shield. In December, the Navy formally farewelled the Armidale-class patrol boats, including the HMAS Childers, in a solemn decommissioning ceremony at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin. Since mid-2025, the Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP and the Childers Chamber of Commerce have been…
Today is a National Day of Mourning, to honour the 15 lives lost in the Bondi terror attack and to stand with the families, survivors and first responders whose lives were forever changed. Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is encouraging all Australians to observe one minute silence at 6:01pm (AEST). Mr Batt fully…
Open letter from David Batt MP | Federal Member for Hinkler (January 22, 2026) On this National Day of Mourning for the 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack, today should be about standing together with our Jewish Australian family. Thank you for taking the time to contact my office regarding the Bills that…
Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has spoken in Parliament to oppose Labor’s rushed gun law reform. “We don’t have a gun problem we have a radical Islam problem,” Mr Batt said. The Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday morning, without amendment,…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has delivered a condolence speech to Parliament on behalf of Hinkler residents. Parliament was recalled early for MP’s to honour the victims of the Bondi terror attack. “I share our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the 15 innocent lives lost at Bondi,” Mr Batt told…
What’s the one symbol for mateship, freedom, and a fair go for all? The Australian flag. Our flag represents a story of service, sacrifice, and the freedoms we share. It’s an expression of our identity and pride. This week I’ve joined my Parliamentary colleagues to launch the ‘Proud of our Flag’ campaign in the lead…
The Coalition welcome the establishment of a Commonwealth Royal Commission because it is the right thing to do. After weeks of pressure and outrage from community, sporting, business and religious leaders, as well as security and legal experts, the Prime Minister agreed. Federal Member for Hinkler, David Batt MP has said this is about the…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has announced Hinkler community groups, organisations and sporting clubs will receive much needed funds under the Federal Volunteer Grants Program. Mr Batt said a total of 40 grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will deliver wide ranging cost relief directly assisting volunteers. “This is wonderful news ahead…
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