Speeches

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Hinkler Electorate: Tourism Industry Rural, Regional and Remote Australia: Services Hinkler Electorate: Schools   Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (10:23): Consumer confidence has now fallen to its lowest since records began. Regional areas like Hinkler need urgent support for the tourism and local business sector. In the aftermath of devastating floods and…

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE Fuel Security Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (15:13): My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Taxi operators in my electorate of Hinkler are questioning whether the government can guarantee reliable diesel supplies to keep wheelchair-accessible taxis on the road. Minister, how did the government allow the fuel crisis…

ADJOURNMENT Fuel Hinkler Electorate: National Youth Parliament Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (19:50): Right now the cost of diesel in my regional Queensland electorate is sitting anywhere around $3.20 per litre; unleaded is upward of $2.50. Make no mistake, so much damage has already been done. However, it is pleasing that, after taking the coalition’s…

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Fuel Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (13:50) Right now, the cost of diesel in my regional Queensland electorate of Hinkler is sitting at levels above $3.20 per litre at many local fuel stations. Prices are visibly hitting Hinkler households in real time. Farmers can’t get fertiliser, or, if they can, the price…

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…

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…

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…