Speeches

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Sutton, Jaide Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (13:40): I rise today to congratulate an outstanding young person from the Hinkler electorate, Jaide Sutton, who has been named the Australian parliament’s 2026 Yarning Competition winner in the years 7 and 8 category. Jade is currently in year 7 at Kepnock State High School,…

CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS Hinkler Electorate: Community Services Hinkler Electorate: Community Events Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (09:48): Earlier this year, here in parliament, I joined the calls for more support to be delivered for neighbourhood centres. In regional Australia in electorates like Hinkler, neighbourhood centres are an essential service, the heart of our communities. They foster…

ADJOURNMENT  Hinkler Electorate: Acknowledgements Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (19:49): The Fraser Coast, particularly Hervey Bay, is often labelled as a place only for retirees and tourists. While my community is immensely proud to be the perfect location when it comes to lifestyle and climate—and, yes, almost a third of those in my electorate are aged…

BILLS Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No. 1) Bill 2026 Second Reading Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (17:07): I rise to speak to the Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No. 1) Bill 2026. The coalition supports practical reforms that help the Fair Work Commission deal with its workload, but here we…

CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS Hinkler Electorate: Acknowledgements Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (16:22): This week I have launched Hinkler’s Biggest Survey. Following the success of my small-business survey in May, I’m now inviting everyone across the great Hinkler electorate to have their say. It’s a privilege to serve my community, and, after my first year in this…

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Budget, Peters, Ms Judith Ann, OAM   Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (13:45): A handyman from Booyal, a barber shop in the Bundaberg CBD, a convenience store at Coral Cove, a sheet metal and engineering business from Pialba—these are just some of the many hardworking small businesses of Hinkler who last month…

PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Veterans Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (17:45): I rise in support of the motion moved by the member for Cowper, and I thank him for standing up for our veterans. Courage and sacrifice should never be forgotten. Aussies, many young and afraid, have been into battle across many wars and many years,…

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Budget Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (16:33): I want to thank the Leader of the Nationals, Senator Matt Canavan, for visiting the Hinkler electorate last week. Together we hosted small-business and agricultural roundtables amid rising concerns over Labor’s budget, which is full of chaos, confusion and broken promises. We visited Cheshire Machinery,…

BILLS Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 Second Reading Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (21:29): I rise to speak on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026. I look at this through the eyes of the great people of…

GRIEVANCE DEBATE Hinkler Electorate: Aged Care Budget Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (12:53): A hospice delivers a special kind of care: end of life care. A hospice provides an environment that feels like home with a focus on dignity, comfort and compassion. This is something everyone deserves. But today I deliver deeply concerning news to…