Media Releases
30
Mar
2020
The Foreign Investment Review Board is the 'Abominable Never Say No Man'
WE applaud the Treasurer’s announcement that all foreign investments require approval regardless of value or where they are from, but everyone knows the FIRB is the ‘Abominable Never Say No Man,’ said Kennedy MP, Bob Katter. “Leaving the FIRB to protect what’s…
27
Mar
2020
Unemployed locals must put their shoulder to the wheel
KENNEDY MP, Bob Katter says a critical proportion of Australia’s fruit and vegetable supply is at risk unless recently unemployed North Queenslanders put their shoulder to the wheel and take up fruit picking jobs. Mr Katter’s office has been contacted by concerned farmers…
25
Mar
2020
Coronavirus exposes our lack of domestic manufacturing
AUSTRALIANS are realising we have a lack of vital medical equipment (gowns, hand sanitizer, ventilators, masks and gloves) due in part to the fact that we do not manufacture domestically. Kennedy MP, Bob Katter said if the suppliers were Australian factories then naturally we would…
20
Mar
2020
Katter calls for protection for quarantining of NQ
KAP Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter fronted media in Townsville today to urge the state and federal governments to lock down north Queensland to preserve the vital fruit and vegetable industry from being impacted by coronavirus. “The figures out of northern Italy, a very…
3
Mar
2020
Katter urges Senators to use some 'common cents' when voting on Cash Ban Bill
KENNEDY MP, Bob Katter said ‘big brother’ was getting more and more powerful after a Senate inquiry recommended a Bill banning cash payments over $10,000. “This would be absolutely disastrous for the Senate to pass this at a time when people are trying desperately…
20
Jan
2020
Bob Katter Reacts to Nuclear Proposal
Robbie Katter and I did a pig shooting trip recently to the North West corner of Queensland (around Doomadgee, Burketown and Gregory). We travelled 1,000 kilometres in three days as well as 500 kilometres there and back. There were virtually no cattle around Doomadgee. We saw around…
20
Jan
2020
Smoke and mirrors out at CuDeco
KAP Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, has been shocked by allegations of illegal dealings at the now defunct CuDeco Rocklands Mine, near Cloncurry, North West Queensland. Mr Katter said, “We have requested a forensic inquiry into CuDeco, which is owned by a Chinese corporation.
15
Jan
2020
Katter slams Qld Govt's Pristine Water 'depopulate and destroy' policy
KAP Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter has slammed both sides of the Queensland Government for their water plans announced in recent weeks, labelling the incumbent’s “pristine rivers” policy as a campaign to ‘depopulate and destroy’ rural and remote…
5
Dec
2019
Chinese target Cape York for next takeover
LAST month, the Gudang/Yadhaykenu Aboriginal Corporation took tenure of 211 ha of land in Cape York, including the abandoned Pajinka Resort and it is reported that Chinese investors are negotiating with the Traditional Owners to purchase the land. KAP Federal Member for Kennedy Bob…
27
Nov
2019
Aussie kids face sour milk future unless dairying is re-regulated
AUSTRALIAN babies being born over the next 12 months could be the last generation who will drink Australian milk should the federal LNP Government fail to support a minimum price scheme for dairy farmers. Speaking to the press gallery today, KAP Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter…
