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...

CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS Local First Zonta Awards Merry Christmas   Last week, I launched a ‘local first’ campaign to celebrate all things home grown in Hinkler. In the lead-up to Christmas, the state member for Hervey Bay, David Lee, and the...

MOTIONS Aged Care Federation Chamber I rise to support the motion moved by the member for Nicholls, noting the government’s failure to deliver adequate aged-care beds, with an annual shortfall of more than 9,000 beds. I serve the community with...

CONSTITUENCY STATEMENTS National Police Remembrance Day Remembrance Day Hinkler Electorate: Small Business   Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (09:42): Like many in this House, I recently attended a moving National Police Remembrance Day event on 29 September. I joined my...

BILLS Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025 Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025 Second Reading Mr BATT (Hinkler—Deputy Nationals Whip) (18:55) I rise to speak to the Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025 and the Customs Tariff...

My electorate of Hinkler is full of opportunity, new beginnings and wonderful people getting things done. This was on show at the blessing of a new grotto and garden at the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Childers recently. The famous...

27 October, 2025 Last week, I had the privilege of personally presenting 17 sporting champions from Hinkler with certificates of recognition for their amazing efforts across a wide range of sports, including Lincoln Davis from Hervey Bay, who represented Australia...

It’s Get Ready Queensland Week, a time to prepare for unpredictable weather. Get Ready Queensland’s catchphrase, ‘Weather doesn’t plan – but you can,’ rings true for my community of Hinkler. In the five years prior to being elected as the...

I’d like to applaud the local media in my electorate of Hinkler for helping me spread the word about democracy and how civics works in all three levels of government, and for letting the people of Hinkler know what’s happening...

My home of Hinkler is one of the most famous food bowls in the nation. Starting this Friday, for 10 days, locals and tourists will enjoy the annual Taste Bundaberg Festival. It will showcase the finest local produce from our...

Too many lives are being lost on our roads. In my electorate, I’m sad to say the statistics are among the worst in Queensland. The Wide Bay district, which includes Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, has recorded the highest number of...