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...

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...

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...

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...

MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE Cost of Living Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (16:16): I rise to support the member for Page, who today provides the House with the important fact that this government’s betrayal of Australians due to higher energy...

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE Energy Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (15:13): My question is to the Prime Minister. Did Australian families see the $275 reduction in their energy bills the Prime Minister promised 97 times? Mr BOWEN (McMahon—Minister for Climate Change...

CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS Sport   Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (10:19): Sports fans, what a time! This week, Aussies have had the chance to marvel at the talents of skiers on the slopes and legends of the luge at the Winter...

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Cost of Living Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (13:42): The cost of living is out of control. In my electorate of Hinkler, one of the lowest socioeconomic regions in the country, pressure points like interest rate rises...

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE Energy Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (14:39): My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Can the minister name a single Australian who received the $275 reduction in their power bills by the end...

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Doherty, Mr Terence James, AM Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (16:08): The Australia Day Honours List for 2026 features great Aussies from my electorate of Hinkler, including one of my former teachers. A prestigious Member of the...

CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS Hinkler Electorate: Bruce Highway Hinkler Electorate: Australia Day Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (09:49): I’m very pleased to note a significant win for my electorate made possible through investment under a former coalition government initiative, the Hinkler regional...

ADJOURNMENT Australian Flag Hinkler Electorate: Industry Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (19:30): It’s the one symbol for mateship, freedom and a fair go for all: the Australian flag. On the recent Australia Day long weekend, I was proud to attend...

BILLS Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025 Consideration in Detail   Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (10:27): I rise to speak to this amendment. The National Party is backing the amendment presented by the member for Cowper. It’s about...

CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS Hinkler Electorate: Community Events Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (16:24): I have a good news story for the town of Childers in the heart of my electorate: the Isis RSL sub-branch is now the proud custodian of a...

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Hinkler Electorate: Australia Day Honours and Awards Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (13:42): On the Australia Day long weekend, I was proud to attend awards and citizenship ceremonies in Hinkler. They were a true celebration of the...

BILL Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 First Reading Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (10:08): I rise to speak against the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026. We need to...

CONDOLENCES House of Reps Sunday 14 December 2025 at Bondi started out as a typical Aussie summer’s evening at the beach—an evening filled with fellowship, friends and community; a celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of light, a festival of...

STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS House of Reps With their final exams now complete, I’d like to congratulate the graduating class of 2025. It’s been a privilege to attend school awards nights and ceremonies across my electorate of Hinkler, celebrating milestones, acknowledging...