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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...