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A new round of Volunteer Grants is now open for eligible not-for-profit community organisations. The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP said the grants support the work of community organisations that rely on volunteers by removing barriers to volunteering...
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Red & Yellow Day is a new nationwide celebration on March 4, 2026, to recognise Surf Life Saving volunteers who dedicate their time to keeping our beaches safe. The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is calling on the...
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Calling all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students in Hinkler! Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP and renowned Aboriginal artists Chern’ee and Brooke Sutton have come together for the local launch of a unique storytelling competition. Yarning...
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Since my last column, I’ve made three trips to Canberra for the beginning of another Parliamentary year. No matter what’s going on with internal politics I remain committed and focussed on standing up for the values of the National Party...
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The Isis RSL Sub Branch is now the proud custodian of a HMAS Childers shield. In December, the Navy formally farewelled the Armidale-class patrol boats, including the HMAS Childers, in a solemn decommissioning ceremony at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin. Since...
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Open letter from David Batt MP | Federal Member for Hinkler (January 22, 2026) On this National Day of Mourning for the 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack, today should be about standing together with our Jewish Australian...
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Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has spoken in Parliament to oppose Labor’s rushed gun law reform. “We don’t have a gun problem we have a radical Islam problem,” Mr Batt said. The Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms...
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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has delivered a condolence speech to Parliament on behalf of Hinkler residents. Parliament was recalled early for MP’s to honour the victims of the Bondi terror attack. “I share our deepest condolences...
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What’s the one symbol for mateship, freedom, and a fair go for all? The Australian flag. Our flag represents a story of service, sacrifice, and the freedoms we share. It’s an expression of our identity and pride. This week I’ve...
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The Coalition welcome the establishment of a Commonwealth Royal Commission because it is the right thing to do. After weeks of pressure and outrage from community, sporting, business and religious leaders, as well as security and legal experts, the Prime...
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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has announced Hinkler community groups, organisations and sporting clubs will receive much needed funds under the Federal Volunteer Grants Program. Mr Batt said a total of 40 grants of between $1,000 and...
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Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt and the State Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett are continuing to go local first in a final festive-season push for locals to shop, taste, create and explore Local First to support the small businesses,...
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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP and Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism Kevin Hogan MP have hosted two days of round table meetings with leaders of the local tourism and agricultural sector. “It’s fantastic to be...
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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is calling for urgent action to address the critical aged care beds shortage in Hinkler. Speaking in Parliament on Monday, Mr Batt endorsed the Private Members Business put forward by the Member...
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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has sent a message to the graduating class of 2025. “It’s been a privilege attending school awards nights and ceremonies across my electorate of Hinkler,” said Mr Batt. “Celebrating milestones, acknowledging successes,...
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Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt said the Coalition’s joint agreement to drop net zero is a move that will help Hinkler households and businesses achieve a cheaper, better and fairer way to lower emissions. Mr Batt said he was...
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Families across Hinkler are paying the price for the Labor Government’s broken promises on Medicare, with out-of-pocket GP costs projected to keep rising and bulk billing plummeting. It is clear the Prime Minister’s promise that “all you need is your...