Speeches
21
Dec
2017
Hon Bob Katter's Statement to Lady Florence
My last memory of Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen was driving her home from the funeral of the most powerful man in the National Party at the time. The man had played a pivotal role in ousting her husband from the premiership. I said, “Florence you are definitely a Christian”.
27
May
2015
Indigenous Leadership Forum - Palm Island
https://soundcloud.com/bobkatter/indigenous-leadership-forum-palm-island-27-may-2015
29
Jul
2014
7th Stream Management Conference - Vision for Water in North Queensland
Bob's speech is available on YouTube.
15
Jul
2014
QUESTION WITHOUT NOTICE: Procurement for defence a laughing stock
Australian combat troops refuse to use the Austrian Steyr rifle, they use the American Armalite which can be produced in Australia for half the price. At ANZAC Day soldiers marched in their socks since the soles had fallen off their Chinese made boots. Australian ordinance/ammunition…
19
Jun
2014
BILLS - Asset Recycling Fund Bill 2014, Asset Recycling Fund (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2014
‘Do not vote for privatisation it’s an economic taipan snake’ - Second Reading - 19 June 2014 Mr KATTER (Kennedy) (10:46): I second the amendment. There is no nepotism involved, but I think the finest statement I have ever heard on privatisation came from…
19
Jun
2014
BILLS - Asset Recycling Fund Bill 2014, Asset Recycling Fund (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2014
- Consideration in Detail Mr KATTER (Kennedy) (12:54): I think the proposed amendments for tighter controls put forward by Labor are pretty reasonable. I cannot speak to this legislation without giving examples. Money was spent in Queensland—and in Australia, for that…
28
May
2014
BILLS - Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2014-2015, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2014-2015, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2014-2015, Appropriation Bill (No. 5) 2013-2014, Appropriation Bill (No. 6) 2013-2014
- Second Reading Mr KATTER (Kennedy) (16:01): I asked a question in the House on the day of the budget. Household electricity prices over nine years of corporatisation have soared from $860 to $2,100. Petrol prices following the refusal to mandate ethanol soared 50 per…
13
May
2014
QUESTION WITHOUT NOTICE: Real issues not addressed as hip pockets continue to hurt
“Question to the Treasurer, household electricity prices over nine years of corporatisation have soared from $860 to $2100 since 1995. Petrol prices, following the refusal to mandate ethanol, soar 50 per ent above prices in Brazil and America. Whilst with the world’s…
13
May
2014
QUESTION WITHOUT NOTICE: Budget
Mr KATTER (Kennedy) (14:33): My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer. Household electricity prices, over nine years of corporatisation, have soared from $860 to $2,100. Petrol prices, following the refusal to mandate ethanol, soar 50 per cent above prices in Brazil…
13
Nov
2013
Standing and Sessional Orders
Mr KATTER (Kennedy) (11:55): Mr Deputy Speaker, I second the amendments. In addressing this issue the Leader of the House says, 'I've given you a letter saying I'm going to do this.' Well, I am holding a letter with 20 items on it saying it is going to be the policy to do 'this…
