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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...
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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is calling for greater cost relief for clubs, pubs, brewers, distillers and customers. Mr Batt has supported the bill to freeze the indexation on draught beer excise for two years but said...
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The Nationals are putting Australians first with cheaper electricity, secure jobs and lower emissions. Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP said the Nationals are announcing an all-energy approach, to deliver the lowest possible electricity prices for Australian households and...
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Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has announced the opening of Stronger Communities Programme – Round 9. Mr Batt is encouraging eligible local community groups and sporting organisations to submit an expression of interest for grants of between $2,500...
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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has joined the Department of the House of Representatives and the Y Australia to announce Expressions of Interest are officially open for the National Youth Parliament 2026. The program gives young people...
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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has launched his ‘Straight off the Batt’ mobile office tour. The newly elected Hinkler MP is keen to listen to constituents right across the region and assist with Federal issues. “It’s a...
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The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is backing Queensland’s Get Ready campaign and urging Hinkler residents to prepare for unpredictable weather. David Batt has told Federal Parliament that the catchphrase ‘weather doesn’t plan – but you can’ is...
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The Government’s 2035 emissions reduction target is nothing more than an expensive charade on Australian families. We are now facing uncertain times, with potential for more taxes, higher electricity costs and families paying more at the checkout. When asked when...
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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...
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Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt is calling for more support for current and former police officers. Mr Batt, who served as a police officer for 23 years, has renewed the push for a parliamentary inquiry into the police recruitment...
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It’s made of silver and gold, weighs eight kilograms and sits on the central table in the main chamber of Parliament. The Mace is a symbol of the authority of the House of Representatives and during the first sitting of...
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Shadow Minister for Skills and Training, Scott Buchholz MP, has joined Federal Member for Hinkler, David Batt MP, to meet with manufacturers, business representatives and training providers in Bundaberg. The pair hosted a series of meetings hearing about the critical...