The Hervey Bay electorate office for Hinkler has officially opened.
Leader of the Nationals David Littleproud said it was an exciting day for Hervey Bay, with Federal Member for Hinkler, David Batt making it crucial to have as much community engagement and feedback as possible from locals.
“This office opening isn’t just about David Batt but about the people of Hervey Bay, who deserve to have their voices heard,” Mr Littleproud said.
“We are proud to have Mr Batt as part of our team, after serving the community for much of his working life; 23 years as a police officer, 10 years as a Councillor and Deputy Mayor, from 2017 to 2020 as the State MP for Bundaberg, and as Council’s Community Resilience and Disaster Management Coordinator.
“This new office will cement Mr Batt as a hard-working Federal MP for the area, who listens to everyone.”
The newly elected Hinkler MP is excited to deliver on an election commitment to provide the essential service.
“I will fight for all across the diverse electorate of Hinkler,” Mr Batt said.
“The very first official correspondence I sent, following my successful election in May, was a letter to the Special Minister of State seeking permission for a satellite office to be established in Hervey Bay.”
There are 62,000 constituents in the southern area of Hinkler from Aldershot, Torbanlea, Howard, Burrum Heads, Pacific Haven, Toogum, River Heads and the major centre of Hervey Bay.
The office will provide support with issues relating to Centrelink, veterans affairs, immigration, taxation and all Federal Government matters.
The Hervey Bay office is located at Shop 3/63 Torquay Road Pialba (between Tackle World and Cartridge World) and will be open Monday to Friday.
Constituents can request appointments with Mr Batt and phone the Hervey Bay office on 41 283 461.