Speeches

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…

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE Cost of Living Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (14:49): My question is to the Prime Minister. In my electorate of Hinkler, demand for emergency relief is skyrocketing. The Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre usually serves 80 meals to those in need every Wednesday night. That has now increased to 120. Most of those…

COGNATE DEBATE (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (11:33): I rise to speak to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026. Pressure from this side of the House and our communities across the nation, including regional communities like Hinkler, forced the taxation of unrealised gains to be abandoned. People power had a…

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Red Yellow Day Bundaberg Christian College Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (13:33): Tomorrow is Red Yellow Day, a new nationwide celebration to recognise surf-lifesaving volunteers. Sun, sand and salt air is at the heart of Hinkler. Surf lifesaving attracts almost a thousand members in my electorate, with more than 200 patrolling between…

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Fraser Coast Swim Club Yarning Competition Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (16:43): I rise to acknowledge some Hinkler heroes. The Fraser Coast Swim Club has been named the overall winner of the inaugural Queensland Country Championships, which were held in Rockhampton in January. This new initiative by Swimming Queensland brought together 45…

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…