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Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA STATE DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE: REPORT, MOTION TO TAKE NOTE Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.27 am): I rise to make a contribution and acknowledge my participation in the committee and its ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Outback Way Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (4.02 pm): I rise in this House to follow up on a question that I asked the transport minister the other day about the Outback Way. The Outback ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2013 ADJOURNMENT North-West Queensland, Drought Assistance; Garde, Councillor E Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.12 am): I would like to draw the attention of the House to the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2013 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.59 pm): I rise to speak to the Workers’ Compensation and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 20 November 2013 LIQUOR (RED TAPE REDUCTION) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (4.38 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Liquor (Red Tape ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 21 November 2013 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENTS RACQ NQ Helicopter Rescue Service; Water Infrastructure; Mining Royalties Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (2.55 pm): The North Queensland Helicopter ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 29 October 2013 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (4.55 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Nature Conservation and Other ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2013 COMMUNITY SAFETY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO.1) 2013: DISALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENT Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.03 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate of ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 31 October 2013 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Federal Member for Kennedy Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.32 pm): Yesterday both my father and I were subjected to a continuation of personal ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 19 November 2013 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (FAIR WORK ACT HARMONISATION NO. 2) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.38 pm): I rise to speak to the Industrial ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA MOTION: CARBON TAX Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.58 am): I rise to make a brief contribution to this debate. I fully support the removal of this tax. I always have. It is a burden on industry. It is a ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA ADJOURNMENT Katter’s Australian Party Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (9.44 pm): It is with regret that I use a valuable opportunity to speak tonight on political game play, but it behoves me to address the constant ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA ENERGY AND WATER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.42 pm): I wish to contribute to the debate on the Energy and Water Legislation Amendment Bill. This is undeniably the right measure. The ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 19 November 2013 MOTION: INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.05 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate. I will probably take a different tack than a lot of ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2013 ADJOURNMENT Physician Assistants Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (2.29 am): I rise to speak on a matter of utmost importance to people in rural and remote communities. For a number ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA QUEENSLAND RAIL TRANSIT AUTHORITY BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (2.48 pm): I rise to speak to the House on the Queensland Rail Transit Authority Bill 2013. I will brush aside many of the minor concerns that were ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA LAND PROTECTION LEGISLATION (FLYING-FOX CONTROL) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.36 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Land Protection Legislation (Flying-Fox Control) Amendment Bill 2012. The ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA ADJOURNMENT Cattle Industry Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.36 pm): I rise in the House to provide a picture for honourable members of the desperate situation that the majority of western grazing families are ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Aurizon, Cattle Industry Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.30 pm): I rise in the House to discuss an issue relating to rail services in my area. I have been informed recently that Aurizon ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA MOTION: ETHANOL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.55 pm): It is a wonderful opportunity to rise to talk on an issue like this. It is something we should be talking about every week. It provides excellent opportunities ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA VEGETATION MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.21 pm): I rise to speak to the Vegetation Management Framework Amendment Bill 2013. I consider myself very fortunate to be on the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA ADJOURNMENT SPEECH North Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.19 pm): I rise in the House to draw attention to the issue of funding for the RACQ NQ Rescue helicopter base in Mount ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA TAFE QUEENSLAND BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.58 pm): I rise to speak on the TAFE Queensland Bill 2013. The Mount Isa Institute of TAFE plays an important role in the vocational education and training sector ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Mount Isa-Townsville Rail Line Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.55 am): I rise in the House to discuss some significant issues surrounding the Mount Isa to Townsville rail line which is ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA MOTION: DISSENT FROM DEPUTY SPEAKER'S RULING Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (12.21 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the debate on this motion, which states— That this House dissent from a ruling by Madam ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA ADJOURNMENT Cattle Industry Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (12.34 am): I rise to elaborate on the question that I asked today in this House regarding the offer of low-interest loans from the federal government to the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA GASFIELDS COMMISSION BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.06 pm): I rise to speak to the Gasfields Commission Bill. It behoves me to acknowledge the efforts of the committee. I know that very extensive consultation ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.09 pm): I rise to speak to the Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I belong to Katter’s Australian ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA ELECTRONIC CONVEYANCING NATIONAL LAW (QUEENSLAND) BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (4.14 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Electronic Conveyancing National Law (Queensland) Bill 2012 and acknowledge that it ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA ADJOURNMENT Forsayth Water Supply Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (7.24 pm): I rise in the House to talk about the water supply in Forsayth in the Etheridge shire. Forsayth has a population of 137 people with only ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA ADJOURNMENT LNG Industry Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (10.01 pm): I rise in the House to discuss the very alarming threat of the LNG industry on our domestic industry along the east coast of Australia. I read with ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA ADJOURNMENT Julia Creek DirtnDust Festival Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.01 pm): I rise tonight to talk about the Julia Creek DirtnDust Festival. It is a three-day festival generating a long-lasting financial ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (9.20 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the debate on the Agriculture and Forestry Legislation Amendment Bill 2013. The ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA NORTH QUEENSLAND, RAIL CONTRACTORS Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.19 am): I rise to call on the government to use its authority to reverse a worrying trend with North Queensland rail contractors which is ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA ADJOURNMENT SPEECH Road Closures; Bulk Suppliers Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.59 pm): I rise in the House to talk firstly about road closure policies and their effect on traffic in the Gulf of Carpentaria. After ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Royalties for the Regions Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.34 pm): The government has a strong role to play in ensuring that there is a net sovereign benefit from any growth in the mining ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Gulf of Carpentaria, Fires Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.50 am): I rise today to raise awareness of the damage and loss suffered as a result of the gulf fires from late November ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.24 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the Waste Reduction and Recycling and Other Legislation Amendment ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA APPROPRIATION BILLS: STATE DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.27 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the estimates committee process. I listened to the comments of ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA ADJOURNMENT Feral Cats Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.48 pm): I rise in the House to raise the issue of the feral cat bounty. It was an issue that was raised in question time the other day, and it is very relevant ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 27 November 2014 MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Mount Isa Electorate, Rural Crisis Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.38 pm): I rise to talk about the rural crisis currently facing many people in my ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 9 September 2014 MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES (COMMON PROVISIONS) BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (9.09 pm): My contribution will focus on the fact that whether we are debating a gas bill or ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2014 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Junkuri Laka, Avoid Program Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.53 am): I rise to talk about the Junkuri Laka association on Mornington Island and it ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 15 October 2014 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2); APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.13 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the appropriation ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2014 ADJOURNMENT Mount Isa-Townsville Rail Line Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.14 pm): I rise to talk about the impact of the Strong Choices plan on the Mount Isa-Townsville rail ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2014 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.44 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Environmental Protection ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 29 October 2014 MOTION Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.07 pm): I rise to make a contribution in this debate on the Queensland Plan ratification motion. I was engaged in many aspects of the plan ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2014 MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Queensland Rail, The Inlander Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.55 pm): I rise to speak about the Inlander train service which is currently under threat. The ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2014 ADJOURNMENT Rural and Remote Queensland, Teachers; Retail Trading Hours Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.57 pm): As we approach World Teachers Day I rise to highlight an issue ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 25 November 2014 ADJOURNMENT ABC, Funding Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.24 pm): I rise to speak about the ABC cutbacks and the effects that they will have on Western Queensland. From the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 25 November 2014 WATER REFORM AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (10.10 pm): I rise to speak on the Water Reform and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2014. This ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2014 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Gas Industry Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.33 pm): I read with much interest about the closure of the Swanbank Power Station, which was announced in ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 18 March 2014 ADJOURNMENT Aurizon, Job Cuts Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (10.09 pm): We received devastating news and confirmation yesterday that some 60 or 70 jobs from Aurizon will be lost ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 19 March 2014 REGIONAL PLANNING INTERESTS BILL; PROTECTION OF PRIME AGRICULTURAL LAND AND OTHER LAND FROM COAL SEAM GAS MINING BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (10.23 pm): I rise to speak on ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2014 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Rail Industry Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.33 pm): The member for Dalrymple and I have been speaking a lot about the recently announced Aurizon job ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 6 June 2014 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.06 pm): I would like to offer what will most certainly be an ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 27 August 2014 ELECTORAL AMENDMENT REGULATION (NO. 1) Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.13 pm): I rise in support of the disallowance motion moved by the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 28 August 2014 ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER LAND (PROVIDING FREEHOLD) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.31 pm): I rise to make a contribution to ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 9 September 2014 ADJOURNMENT Etheridge Shire Council Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (12.20 am): I rise to talk about the plight of remote and regional councils in North-West Queensland. The ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 9 September 2014 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Mount Isa Water Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.52 am): I rise to speak about the cost of water for Mount Isa residents and the burden placed on the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2014 ELECTORAL REFORM AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.17 pm): I rise to speak to the Electoral Reform Amendment Bill 2013. I think all members who vote for this bill are ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 3 June 2014 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Australian Curriculum Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.50 am): Recently, the impact of the national curriculum—or the C2C, Curriculum into the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 5 June 2014 ADJOURNMENT Sale of Public Assets Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (1.02 am): Asset sales has firmly established itself as the main topic for discussion in parliament in the context of ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 6 May 2014 WATER SUPPLY SERVICES LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.22 pm): I rise to speak on the Water Supply Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2014. I am very ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 6 May 2014 ADJOURNMENT North Queensland Rescue Helicopter Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (12.47 am): I rise to speak about the North Queensland rescue helicopter, which is an issue that I have ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 8 May 2014 MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Inland Highway Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.47 pm): I rise to speak about the inland highway. About two years ago, early into my term in office, a local ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 5 August 2014 ADJOURNMENT Heavy Vehicle Regulations Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (10.22 pm): I rise in the House to talk about driver fatigue laws. The rollout of the national laws has had some ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 6 August 2014 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL State Development, Infrastructure and Industry Committee, Report Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (4.42 pm): I found the estimates ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 6 August 2014 CHILD PROTECTION (OFFENDER REPORTING—PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (7.49 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Child Protection ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 26 August 2014 ADJOURNMENT Australian Reconstruction and Development Board Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.14 pm): I rise to speak about the inadequacies of the assistance that is currently ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2014 CLASSIFICATION OF PUBLICATIONS (BILLBOARD ADVERTISING) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (7.47 pm): I rise in support of the Classification of ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2014 ADJOURNMENT Asset Sales; Putney, Most Reverend Michael; Smith, Ms J Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.32 pm): I would like to answer the question that the Treasurer has posed ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 1 April 2014 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Road Infrastructure Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.51 am): I would like to use this opportunity to speak on strategic road infrastructure and the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2014 LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.50 pm): I rise to speak in support of the Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. The aspects of the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 11 February 2014 ADJOURNMENT LNG Industry Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (10.29 pm): I wish to talk about energy and the role it plays as a foundation to development and industry, in particular ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2014 MILK PRICING (FAIR MILK MARK) BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (9.27 pm): I rise to speak to the Milk Pricing (Fair Milk Mark) Bill 2013. This bill aims to give dairy farmers ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2014 AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.12 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Agricultural College Amendment Bill 2013. The Australian ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2014 ADJOURNMENT Western Queensland, Rural Industry Crisis Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.24 pm): I rise in the House to raise awareness of the critical situation in Western ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 4 March 2014 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Western Queensland, Rural Crisis Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.53 am): The western areas of Queensland are currently experiencing a rural crisis that ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2014 BIOSECURITY BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.57 am): I rise to speak in support of the Biosecurity Bill 2013. I acknowledge that this is a culmination of some seven years of ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 12 February 2014 PUBLIC SERVICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (CIVIL LIABILITY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (4.26 pm): I rise to speak to the Public Service and Other Legislation (Civil ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2015 MOTION OF CONFIDENCE Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.37 pm): I rise to speak on this confidence motion. I would like to start by congratulating the new Premier. I sincerely wish ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 6 May 2015 MOTION: ETHANOL MANDATE Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.10 pm): I move the following amendment— That all words after ‘ethanol mandate in fuel’ be deleted and the following words ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 6 May 2015 ADJOURNMENT Laura Johnson Home; Water Industry, Dividends Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (10.00 pm): I rise tonight to speak about water charges in Mount Isa and about the dividend ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2015 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Drought Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.34 pm): I rise to advise the House how disappointed I was by the response from the agriculture minister to my ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2016 RURAL AND REGIONAL ADJUSTMENT (DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.34 am): I present a bill for an act to amend the Rural and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2016 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Agriculture Industry Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (2.53 pm): With reference to the issues being faced by the dairy industry, I would like to draw the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; DUTIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.37 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2016 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.40 pm): I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bill for the Agriculture and Environment ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2016 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (TAXI SERVICES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.49 pm), in reply: I rise to summarise the debate. I would like to address firstly whether ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2016 RACING INTEGRITY BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (10.13 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Racing Integrity Bill. The first point I would like to make—and I think the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2016 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Rural Debt and Drought Taskforce; Hann Highway Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.01 pm): Recently the Rural Debt and Drought Taskforce completed a ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2016 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT (REINSTATEMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.55 pm): I rise to speak on the Vegetation Management ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 18 August 2016 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Coal Seam Gas Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (2.42 pm): I rise in this parliament to raise the issue of the residual negative impacts of the coal ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 13 September 2016 MOTION: ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE, FEDERAL FUNDING Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.39 pm): I am usually reluctant to make a contribution in these debates, but this one is close ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2016 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Bank Branch Closures; Motion, Suspension of Standing and Sessional Orders Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (2.51 pm): I have two issues to talk about ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 17 March 2016 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT (REINSTATEMENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL, REPORTING DATE Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (10.26 pm): I rise to support the amendment moved by ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2016 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (TAXI SERVICES) AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (7.40 pm): I move— That the bill be now read a second time. The Transport ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2016 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.29 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate of the Nature Conservation and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2016 ADJOURNMENT Local Procurement Policy Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (9.46 pm): I rise tonight to talk about local procurement policies and the punishing effect they are having on ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2016 NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILL; NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY (RENEWAL OF MINING LEASES) ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 17 February 2016 ADJOURNMENT Outback Queensland, Unemployment Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (2.58 am): I would like to indulge in presenting a few statistics tonight—some that are very ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2016 MOTION: VEGETATION MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.22 pm): This motion is really about trying to stop any changes to vegetation management. That is ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 3 November 2016 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Mount Isa Electorate, Telecommunications Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (2.43 pm): I have watched with some curiosity the fuss that has been made in ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2016 ADJOURNMENT Rural Queensland, Education Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.57 pm): As of 2015 year 7 became the first grade in high school in Queensland. This negatively ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2016 HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.23 pm): I rise to speak in the debate on the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Other ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2016 NOTICE OF MOTION North Queensland, Secession Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (10.16 am): I give notice that I will move— That this House supports, in accordance with section ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2016 MOTION North Queensland, Secession Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.07 pm): I move— That this House supports, in accordance with section 124 of the Commonwealth ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2016 MOTION: WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.33 pm): I move the following amendment— That all words after ‘Palaszczuk government’ be omitted and the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2016 ADJOURNMENT Mount Isa Electorate, Airfares Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (10.57 pm): Last year I tabled a petition from local Mount Isa woman Donna Sharpe which was ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2016 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT National Firearms Agreement Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (2.42 pm): I rise in the House to support licensed firearm owners in Queensland and to ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 7 September 2017 LABOUR HIRE LICENSING BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.50 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Labour Hire Licensing Bill 2017. I am very pleased to have an ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 10 October 2017 NOTICE OF MOTION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.09 pm): I seek leave to give notice of a motion for disallowance. Leave granted. Mr KATTER: ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2017 MOTION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (7.45 pm): I move— That the Weapons Legislation (Lever Action Shotguns) Amendment Regulation 2017, ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2017 ADJOURNMENT Lottoland Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (7.08 pm): I rise to speak in the House on an issue that has the potential to devastate some Queensland businesses, just as ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2017 MOTION: TULLY-MILLSTREAM HYDRO-ELECTRIC PROJECT Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.21 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate of the motion moved by the member for ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 24 August 2017 STRONG AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE COMMUNITIES BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.13 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate of the Strong and Sustainable Resource ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 24 August 2017 SAFER WATERWAYS BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.41 am): I have listened to the contribution of the Leader of the House and I acknowledge there are programs in place. ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 7 September 2017 MOTION: CATEGORY H FIREARMS Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.07 pm): I move— That this House supports primary producers’ rights to own category H firearms by providing ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 9 August 2017 SUSTAINABLE QUEENSLAND DAIRY PRODUCTION (FAIR MILK PRICE LOGOS) BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.58 pm): I will start my contribution by reading the chair’s foreword to the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2017 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST North-West Minerals Province Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.37 pm): In late July I held a forum here at Parliament House for the major rail and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2017 AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Report, Motion to take note Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (12.07 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate of the Agriculture and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2017 FARM BUSINESS DEBT MEDIATION BILL; RURAL AND REGIONAL ADJUSTMENT (DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.08 pm): I move— That the Rural and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2017 FARM BUSINESS DEBT MEDIATION BILL; RURAL AND REGIONAL ADJUSTMENT (DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (12.17 am), in reply: I rise to speak in ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 22 March 2017 NOTICE OF MOTION Energy Industry Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (2.42 pm): I give notice that I shall move— That this House acknowledges the market failure in the gas market ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 22 March 2017 MOTION: ENERGY INDUSTRY Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.01 pm): I move— That this House acknowledges the market failure in the gas market precipitating the loss of Queensland ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2017 ADJOURNMENT Mount Isa Electorate Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.35 pm): I rise to speak about a number of issues, the first being the Etheridge shire irrigation scheme. Mayor ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2017 MOTION: VEHICLE REGISTRATION Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.01 pm): I rise to make a contribution to this debate as roads and road funding is absolutely critical to North ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 14 June 2017 WORKING WITH CHILDREN LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (4.55 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the Working with ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 16 June 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.10 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Appropriation ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 23 March 2017 AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: REPORT, MOTION TO TAKE NOTE Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (12.13 pm): I rise to speak to the report of the review of the Drought Relief ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 23 March 2017 LIQUOR (RURAL HOTELS CONCESSION) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.33 am): I present a bill for an act to amend the Liquor Act 1992 for particular ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2017 ADJOURNMENT Rural and Remote Schools Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.12 pm): I rise tonight to congratulate the work done by some of our rural schools. I had the pleasure of ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 24 May 2017 TRANSPORT AND OTHER LEGISLATION (PERSONALISED TRANSPORT REFORM) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (7.47 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Transport and Other ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 1 March 2017 SUGAR INDUSTRY (ARBITRATION FOR MILL OWNERS AND SUGAR MARKETING ENTITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (9.38 pm): The members opposite refer to agrarian socialism as ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 2 March 2017 HONOURABLE ANGELO VASTA (REVERSAL OF REMOVAL) BILL Introduction Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.33 am): I present a bill for an act to reverse the removal of the Honourable Angelo ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 2 March 2017 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Flinders Highway Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (2.48 pm): For the second sitting in a row I rise to bring an issue to the attention of the House. No-one ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 16 February 2017 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Flinders Highway Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (2.42 pm): In question time today, I asked a question of the Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 8 August 2017 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL: AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.24 pm): The first issue I raised at the estimates ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2018 HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.45 pm): I rise to speak to the Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2018. Most of the changes in ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 6 September 2018 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Drought Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.12 pm): I rise to talk about the drought. It has not been talked about enough in this parliament. There have ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 19 September 2018 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION (RIGHT TO USE GENDER SPECIFIC LANGUAGE) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.29 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2018 WORKING WITH CHILDREN LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.29 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the Aboriginal ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 21 March 2018 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT (CLEARING FOR RELEVANT PURPOSES) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.42 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the Vegetation ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 22 March 2018 ADJOURNMENT Western Queensland, Rail; Regional Airfares Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.25 pm): I rise to talk about two topics, the first of which is the rail in western areas. The ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2018 LIQUOR (RURAL HOTELS CONCESSION) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.43 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the Liquor Act 1992 for particular purposes. I ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2018 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.18 pm): I want to start my contribution to this debate by congratulating the environmental ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 13 November 2018 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.05 pm): Firstly, I would like to say that the honour of being re-elected in no way diminishes the second time around. At the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2018 MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES (FINANCIAL PROVISIONING) BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.36 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 15 June 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; BETTING TAX BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.10 pm): I would like to go through some of the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2018 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Transport and Public Works Committee, Report Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.40 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 23 August 2018 MOTION Immigration Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.27 pm): I move the following amendment— That all words after ‘pursued’ be omitted and the following words inserted— ‘broadly ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 4 September 2018 PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.13 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Plumbing and Drainage Bill 2018. I am a member of the committee that ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2018 ELECTION OF SPEAKER Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (10.50 am): Madam Presiding Member, I second the nomination and the motion moved by the Premier and Minister for Trade. ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 13 February 2018 ELECTION OF SPEAKER Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (10.54 am): I rise to make some brief comments on the nomination of the Speaker. The government of the day has the right to elect a ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2018 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Blue Cards Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.46 pm): I rise in the House to touch on a couple of issues surrounding youth crime. The issue of youth crime is ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2018 ADJOURNMENT Forsayth Primary Health Centre; Traeger Electorate, Roads Funding Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (8.09 pm): I rise to talk about the Forsayth Primary Health Centre, and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 17 October 2018 TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (11.59 am): In making a contribution to this bill, I am respectful of the deep-seated dichotomy of views surrounding this ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 30 October 2018 REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 2); AND APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 2) Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.30 pm): I rise to make a ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 31 October 2018 MINES LEGISLATION (RESOURCES SAFETY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.14 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Mines Legislation (Resources Safety) Amendment Bill ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 3 May 2018 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Youth Crime Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.12 pm): I rise to speak about a burning issue in my electorate, particularly in Mount Isa—I believe it is also a ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COUNCILLOR COMPLAINTS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL (IMPLEMENTING STAGE 1 OF BELCARRA) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 16 May 2018 ADJOURNMENT Traeger Electorate Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.25 pm): It is with regret that I rise to speak about a dark and negative issue affecting my electorate. I speak of the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 PERSONALISED TRANSPORT OMBUDSMAN BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.31 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate of the Personalised Transport Ombudsman Bill 2019. I sat ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (ROAD SAFETY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.24 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Transport ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 5 September 2019 MOTION Dairy Industry, Milk Prices Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.45 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate of the motion. This motion asks a fundamental question of ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 17 September 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Mount Isa, Youth Crime; Fuel Security Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.36 pm): I rise to talk about youth crime in Mount Isa. Over the years social ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 18 September 2019 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREAT BARRIER REEF PROTECTION MEASURES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.32 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 22 October 2019 MOTION Premier and Minister for Trade, Finding of Contempt Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (11.58 am): I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate and on what seems to be ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 22 October 2019 ADJOURNMENT Drought Assistance Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.24 pm): Recently the Premier, as I understand it, was talking to Alan Jones about the drought and discussing the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 22 October 2019 MOTION Non-Government Members, Resources Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.43 pm): I move— That this House notes that— 1. 30 years ago the Fitzgerald report stated that ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 27 November 2019 MOTION Remote Area Tax Concessions and Payments Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (11.54 am): This is a really important issue to bring before the House because it is a burning issue in ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Charters Towers, Health Services; Hughenden Irrigation Project Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.54 pm): The provision of dialysis in Charters Towers has ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2019 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING (WASTE LEVY) AMENDMENT REGULATION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.30 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Transport and Public Works Committee, Report Mr KATTER ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2019 TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.38 pm): I was happy to take part in the committee’s tour. It was very enlightening as ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 3 September 2019 ADJOURNMENT Traeger Electorate; Townsville, North West Minerals Province Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.19 pm): Recently I attended a Townsville Enterprises event to discuss the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 16 October 2019 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL (IMPLEMENTING STAGE 2 OF BELCARRA) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.48 ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 26 February 2019 LIQUOR (RURAL HOTELS CONCESSION) AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.30 pm): I move— That the bill be now read a second time. I proudly stand before the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 26 February 2019 LIQUOR (RURAL HOTELS CONCESSION) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.46 pm), in reply: I do not know that I can follow the member for Kawana’s contribution. I strive to ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 28 February 2019 FISHERIES (SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES STRATEGY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.15 pm): I will have to be brief as the debate is being guillotined. It is a problem ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2019 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Youth Crime; Rail Transport Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.37 pm): The high social impact from a lack of action on youth crime and people coming in from the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 26 March 2019 SAFER WATERWAYS BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.09 pm): I am pleased to follow that contribution because some of what is being peddled here is absolute garbage. If the government ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 30 April 2019 ADJOURNMENT Ethanol Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.24 pm): The rollout of the four per cent ethanol mandate has been very disappointing because at this stage the most recent figures ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 2 May 2019 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS Fly-in Fly-out Workforces Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.39 pm): I rise to talk about the scourge of FIFO and its impact on areas in the north-west, ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 15 May 2019 NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.39 pm): I rise to speak to the Natural Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. There is a ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 13 June 2019 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL; REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.27 am): I rise to speak in the debate on the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 20 August 2019 ADJOURNMENT North West Minerals Province, Energy Costs; Water Trading Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.22 pm): I rise to speak on two separate issues, the first being a sustainable ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 27 March 2019 NATURE CONSERVATION (SPECIAL WILDLIFE RESERVES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.24 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Nature ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2019 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Floods, Recovery Assistance; Hughenden, Hydro-Electric Scheme Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.36 pm): I would like to talk about the floods recovery ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2019 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT (CLEARING FOR RELEVANT PURPOSES) AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.43 pm): I move— That the bill be now read a second time. We ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2019 ADJOURNMENT Hughenden Irrigation Project Corporation, Alstonvale Dam Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.18 pm): Population in decline is a demographic disease, one might say, in western ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 26 February 2019 MOTION Natural Disasters Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.19 pm): I was in Townsville to view the damage and to spend some time with the member for Hinchinbrook despite the fact ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 21 February 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Thalanga Mine, Closure; Dugald River Mine, Deaths Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.40 pm): I rise initially to speak of the death of a mine—Thalanga Mine ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2023 DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION (COMBATING COERCIVE CONTROL) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.38 pm): I want to zero in on some issues. ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 14 March 2023 WORKING WITH CHILDREN (INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.19 pm), in reply: I rise to close off the debate for the Working with Children ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2023 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.20 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Strengthening Community Safety Bill 2023. I do this as the elected ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2023 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Johnson, Mr VG, OAM Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (10.34 am): I thought I would add my own personal reflection that so many people have been touched by Vaughan, ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 21 February 2023 WORKING WITH CHILDREN (INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.29 pm): I move— That the bill be now read a second time. Here we are some 10 years ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 16 March 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Weapons Licensing; Regional Queensland, Hospitals Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.42 pm): First I want to address the weapons licensing issues we are ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 10 October 2023 ADJOURNMENT Gulf of Carpentaria, Fishing Ban Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.19 pm): I rise to speak again about the proposed net fishing ban in the gulf. I need to delineate that ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 10 October 2023 LIQUID FUEL SUPPLY (MINIMUM BIOBASED PETROL CONTENT) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.30 pm): It is with great delight that I get an opportunity to talk about ethanol ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 24 October 2023 PROPERTY LAW BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.45 pm): I will make a short contribution to the debate on the Property Law Bill. I will cut straight to the chase in terms of the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2023 EDUCATION (GENERAL PROVISIONS) (EXTENSION OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN REMOTE AREAS) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.30 pm): I present a bill for an act to ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 26 October 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Mount Isa, Resources Industry Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.43 pm): The North West Minerals Province and residents, mainly in Mount Isa, were dealt some ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2023 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Traeger Electorate, Road Infrastructure Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.36 pm): I need about 20 minutes each week to keep bringing attention to the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 15 November 2023 NOTICE OF MOTION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (10.16 am): I give notice that I will move— That the Fisheries Legislation (Spanish Mackerel and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2023 FISHERIES LEGISLATION (SPANISH MACKEREL AND BAR ROCKCOD) AMENDMENT DECLARATION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.30 pm): I move— That the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2023 VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.39 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Victims of Crime Assistance and Other ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 28 March 2023 ADJOURNMENT Policelink, Crime Statistics Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.18 pm): I rise on a serious issue. To put it bluntly, it equates to a systemic, chronic and I fear possibly ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 19 April 2023 MOTION: YOUTH CRIME Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.02 pm): I move— That this House endorses new solutions to the youth crime crisis engulfing Queensland, including introducing ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2023 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2022 AND THE POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2023 Mr KATTER ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 9 May 2023 ADJOURNMENT North Queensland Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.18 pm): This morning in a question to the Premier I made reference to self-determination and possible statehood for North ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2023 PATH TO TREATY BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (10.55 am): On behalf of KAP I think it is appropriate to give a little bit of background about where I come from. I have Irish and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 22 August 2023 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill State Development and Regional Industries Committee, Report Mr ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2023 ADJOURNMENT Gulf of Carpentaria, Fishing Ban Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.19 pm): It is with regret that I rise tonight to talk about the shock announcement of the proposed ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 13 September 2023 WATER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.46 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Water Legislation Amendment Bill. I will start by saying that I have ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2023 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Children, Gender Dysphoria Treatment Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.44 pm): I rise to touch on a subject that I raised in question time today, which ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 10 October 2023 GAS SUPPLY AND OTHER LEGISLATION (HYDROGEN INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.27 pm): I rise to make a quick contribution on the Gas Supply and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 14 November 2023 LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COUNCILLOR CONDUCT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.52 pm): Following the sentiment of the last speech, I feel like we should ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 4 December 2015 VALEDICTORY Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.00 pm): I rise to make a contribution from the crossbench. With the type of parliament that we have it has been a very ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 2 June 2015 PAYROLL TAX REBATE, REVENUE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.16 pm): I rise to speak on the Payroll Tax Rebate, Revenue and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 3 June 2015 ADJOURNMENT Inlander Passenger Service Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (12.13 am): I rise tonight to talk once again about the Inlander passenger service between Townsville and Mount ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 4 June 2015 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS (RESTORING FAIRNESS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (10.44 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Industrial Relations ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 17 July 2015 ADJOURNMENT Mount Isa, Gas Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.52 pm): I rise to follow up on a question asked in the House this week on gas and a policy for the equitable ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 17 July 2015 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (4.27 pm): I rise to make a contribution in the debate on the Appropriation Bill. As I have ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 15 September 2015 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL; APPROPRIATION BILL Agriculture and Environment Committee, Report Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (8.10 pm): I rise to contribute to the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 16 September 2015 ADJOURNMENT Visiting Medical Officers Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (1.33 am): Two years ago I believe state parliament witnessed an unjust and unfair attack on visiting ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 16 September 2015 TRANSPORT LEGISLATION (TAXI SERVICES) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (4.08 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the State Penalties ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 13 October 2015 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST North-West Queensland, Employment Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (12.12 pm): I rise to, firstly, talk about the recent announcement by Glencore to ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2015 ADJOURNMENT Country Racing Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.22 pm): I wish to talk about the funding model for country racing and the financial difficulties that face the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2015 ELECTORAL (IMPROVING REPRESENTATION) AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (5.48 pm), in reply: I rise to sum up the debate that has taken place. ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2015 SUGAR INDUSTRY (REAL CHOICE IN MARKETING) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (9.25 pm): I rise to speak on the Sugar Industry (Real Choice in Marketing) Amendment ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2015 ELECTORAL (IMPROVING REPRESENTATION) AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (4.32 pm): I move— That the bill be now read a second time. ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 2 June 2015 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (10.28 pm): I rise to speak on the address-in-reply. Firstly, I would like to say that it is with great humility that I stand in this ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2015 ELECTORAL (REDISTRIBUTION COMMISSION) AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (9.42 pm): It is with an enormous sense of frustration and anger that I ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2015 ADJOURNMENT Firearms, Licensing Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.38 pm): I rise tonight to defend the interests of firearm owners in Queensland. This year there was a ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2015 MOTION: SELECT COMMITTEE ON RURAL DEBT AND DROUGHT Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.25 pm): I rise to speak in support of the amended motion put forward by the government on ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 11 November 2015 ADJOURNMENT Mount Isa Electorate Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (9.46 pm): Earlier this week parliament played host to BUSHkids, which is celebrating its 80th year of ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 12 November 2015 ELECTRICAL (IMPROVING REPRESENTATION) AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.32 am): I present a bill for an act to amend the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 12 November 2015 ELECTRICAL (IMPROVING REPRESENTATION) AND ANOTHER ACT AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (11.44 am), in reply: I first make the comment that these things are ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 1 December 2015 LIQUID FUEL SUPPLY (ETHANOL AND OTHER BIOFUELS MANDATE) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (7.59 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Liquid Fuel Supply ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2015 RELATIONSHIPS (CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS) AND OTHER ACTS AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (3.30 pm): I rise to make a simple contribution to state our position on this ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 8 September 2020 ADJOURNMENT Queensland Economy Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.19 pm): Do my ears deceive me? I recently read of the Gold Coast mayors— Honourable members interjected. Mr DEPUTY ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 9 September 2020 MOTION Energy Generation Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.21 pm): I would like to read the motion again because I think it is important to get the wording right and to get the point ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 26 November 2020 MOTION Sessional Orders Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.15 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the debate of the amendments proposed by the member for Maiwar and the original ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 2 December 2020 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Mulherin, Hon. TS Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.33 pm): After almost nine years in this place, this is one of my first contributions on a condolence motion. ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 3 December 2020 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (10.44 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Appropriation Bill. I have ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 13 August 2020 QUEENSLAND FUTURE FUND BILL ROYALTY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (11.20 am): I rise to make a contribution firstly to the Queensland Future Fund Bill 2020. ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 4 February 2020 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT (CLEARING FOR RELEVANT PURPOSES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.39 pm), in reply: It is very disappointing that there have not been more ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 20 May 2020 ADJOURNMENT Advanced Manufacturing; Traeger Electorate, Small Business Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.17 pm): I rise to talk about advanced manufacturing. There is a lot of talk in ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2020 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Traeger Electorate, Manufacturing Industry Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.56 pm): Deeds, not words, are what people are after—whether we are talking about ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 18 June 2020 ELECTORAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION (ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY AND OTHER MATTERS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.32 pm): As I understand it, the bill has two main ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 14 July 2020 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION (RIGHT TO USE GENDER-SPECIFIC LANGUAGE) AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.31 pm): I move— That the bill be now read a second time. ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 11 August 2020 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION (RIGHT TO USE GENDER-SPECIFIC LANGUAGE) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.41 pm), in reply: I rise to close the debate on this bill and perhaps even ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 11 August 2020 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST Rural Finance; Charters Towers, Dialysis; Water Infrastructure Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.45 pm): I would like to talk about the virtues of a rural ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 5 February 2020 AGRICULTURE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMEMDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.34 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Agriculture and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. The ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2020 ADJOURNMENT CopperString 2.0 Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.06 pm): I refer to the CopperString 2.0 project that is desperately needed in the North West Minerals Province. It is ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2020 WORKING WITH CHILDREN LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Resumed from 17 October 2018 (see p. 2904). Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.50 pm): I move— ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 19 February 2020 POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.27 pm): I rise to make a brief contribution to the Police Powers and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 19 May 2020 WORKING WITH CHILDREN LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.32 pm), in reply: I am grateful for the opportunity to close the debate on the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 16 November 2021 ADDRESS-IN-REPLY Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.25 pm): Firstly, I would like to congratulate the government on their win. Next I would like to thank all our KAP supporters, the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 17 November 2021 JUSTICE LEGISLATION (COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE—PERMANENCY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.29 pm): I rise to make a relatively brief contribution to the Justice ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 17 November 2021 FOOD (LABELLING OF SEAFOOD) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Resumed from 27 October (see p. 3306). Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.30 pm), continuing: I continue my contribution on ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 1 September 2021 WORKING WITH CHILDREN (INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.30 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the Aboriginal and Torres ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 2 September 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Mount Isa, Youth Crime Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.51 pm): I wish to talk about the crime that is gripping and tearing apart the fabric of our ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 14 September 2021 VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.13 pm): I wish to quote from someone who put what I want to say more eloquently than I ever could. He said— There is ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 16 September 2021 ADJOURNMENT North Queensland, Crime and Services; Mount Isa, Health Services Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.24 pm): I rise again, regrettably, to talk about crime in the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 12 May 2021 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION (INDIGENOUS JOINT MANAGEMENT—MORETON ISLAND) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.21 pm): I rise to speak on the nature conservation ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 25 May 2021 DEBT REDUCTION AND SAVINGS BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.28 pm): I rise to speak on the Debt Reduction and Savings Bill 2021. As a representative of a remote regional area, what ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 17 June 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.20 am): I rise to make my contribution on the budget. I always like to start with being appreciative ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation Bill Economics and Governance Committee, Report Mr KATTER ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2021 RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.59 pm): I will speak briefly about different elements of the bill until I turn to the part that deals ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 14 October 2021 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Bertoni, Mr APD Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (9.44 am): I rise to make a contribution to the condolence motion. Mr Angelo Bertoni, I understand, was a ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2021 FOOD (LABELLING OF SEAFOOD) AMENDMENT BILL 2021 Introduction Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.48 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the Food Act 2006 for particular ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 18 November 2021 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Energy Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.43 pm): I want to refer to an article in the paper referring to APA blasting CopperString—with a $10 billion ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 27 October 2021 MOTION Coronavirus, Vaccination Mandate Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.54 pm): I rise to speak on behalf of the KAP against the government’s motion. The KAP has been quite clear on ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2021 STATE DEVELOPMENT AND REGIONAL INDUSTRIES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.39 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Examination of ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 28 October 2021 ADJOURNMENT World Teachers’ Day; Traeger Electorate, Withdrawal of Services Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.18 pm): I also give a shout-out to the teachers. It has been a pleasure ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 20 April 2021 MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST RSPCA Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.38 pm): I rise to talk about the RSPCA. ‘All creatures great and small’—I remember the ad. It depicted some lovely ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 21 April 2021 MOTION Schools, Free Meals Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.25 pm): I rise to make a contribution in the debate on the motion moved by crossbench member, the member for South Brisbane. ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 22 April 2021 YOUTH JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.59 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 22 April 2021 ADJOURNMENT Remote Queensland, Bus Services Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.18 pm): A lot of issues get lost, particularly in remote and regional areas where they may not be picked up ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2021 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.24 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Workers’ Compensation and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2021 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) (2020-2021) BILL APPROPRIATION (2020-2021) BILL Consideration in Detail (Cognate Debate) Appropriation (2020-2021) Bill State Development and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2021 MOTION Estimates Process, Referral to Committee of the Legislative Assembly Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.21 pm): I rise to support the motion. Firstly, it is my view that the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 25 February 2021 ADJOURNMENT Julia Creek Hospital Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.27 pm): I rise to talk primarily about the Julia Creek Hospital, which in November was downgraded from a level 2 ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 24 March 2021 MOTION Electricity Supply Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.00 pm): I move— That this House— 1. acknowledges that the Queensland government should maintain control of, and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 24 March 2021 ADJOURNMENT Weapons Licensing Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.18 pm): I wish to address the issue of weapons licensing, which continues to be a real problem for a government that ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 24 June 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL REVENUE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.00 pm): I rise to respond to this year’s budget. As a spokesperson ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 CRIMINAL LAW (RAISING THE AGE OF RESPONSIBILITY) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.26 pm): I rise to oppose the bill as put forward by the Greens which seeks to raise ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 16 August 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL APPROPRIATION BILL CONSIDERATION IN DETAIL (COGNATE DEBATE) Appropriation Bill State Development and Regional Industries Committee, Report Mr ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 30 August 2022 FOOD (LABELLING OF SEAFOOD) AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.30 pm): I move— That the bill be now read a second time. I rise to speak to the Food ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2022 MOTION Australian South Sea Islanders Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.20 pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion moved by the member for Mirani. I make the observation that it ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 31 August 2022 NATURE CONSERVATION AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.25 pm): I rise to make my contribution on the Nature Conservation and Other Legislation ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 22 February 2022 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION (REVERSAL OF GREAT BARRIER REEF PROTECTION MEASURES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.49 pm): I will do my best to get through ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 23 February 2022 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.39 pm): I rise to make a relatively brief contribution to the Health and Other Legislation Amendment ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 24 February 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Integrity in Government Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.43 pm): I want to speak about the integrity crisis facing the government and how that impacts on ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 15 March 2022 POLICE LEGISLATION (EFFICIENCIES AND EFFECTIVENESS) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.06 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Police Legislation (Efficiencies and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 29 March 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Regional and Remote Queensland, Housing Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.49 pm): I rise to speak about housing in remote and regional areas. It was pleasing ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 31 March 2022 ADJOURNMENT Palaszczuk Labor Government, Coronavirus Vaccination Mandate; Spanish Mackerel Fishery Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.23 pm): I take the opportunity to endorse those ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 10 May 2022 CHILD PROTECTION REFORM AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.54 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Child Protection Reform and Other ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2022 MOTION Women in Sport Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.59 pm): I move— That this House supports women’s rights by agreeing that: 1. allowing biological men to play in female sport will ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 11 May 2022 ADJOURNMENT CopperString 2.0 Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.19 pm): I rise to once again speak about CopperString. I commend the Queensland government for recognising the role of ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 26 May 2022 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENT Regional Queensland, Health Services; Rail Network Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.38 pm): I rise initially to speak about the crisis we are facing in ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 17 August 2022 TRADING (ALLOWABLE HOURS) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.55 pm): I thank the member for Stafford for mentioning Mount Isa in his contribution. ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 12 October 2022 FOOD (LABELLING OF SEAFOOD) AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.57 pm), in reply: I will turn to some of the points that have been raised shortly. Firstly, ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2022 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION (COVID-19 MANAGEMENT) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.23 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Public Health and Other ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2022 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST Traeger Electorate, Water Infrastructure Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (8.27 pm): I represent one of the largest seats in Queensland. The reason it is a ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 25 October 2022 FOOD (LABELLING OF SEAFOOD) AMENDMENT BILL Second Reading Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.30 pm), continuing in reply: I rise to make what seemingly will be the final contribution ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 APPROPRIATION (PARLIAMENT) BILL (NO. 3) APPROPRIATION BILL (NO. 3) BETTING TAX AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.46 pm): I rise to make a ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 9 November 2022 MOTION Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.45 pm): I rise to speak in support of the motion. Earlier integrity and work ethic were mentioned. ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 10 November 2022 ADJOURNMENT Mount Isa, Water Security; Social Housing Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.16 pm): There has been a sharp rise in water costs in the Mount Isa City Council area. It was ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 29 November 2022 MOTION Voice to Parliament Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.00 pm): I rise to make a quick and impromptu contribution to this motion. I must admit that I have not read the whole of ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 30 November 2022 INTEGRITY AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL PUBLIC SECTOR BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.30 pm): I rise to attempt to make a brief contribution on this bill so my ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 11 October 2022 MOTION Death of Queen Elizabeth II and Accession of King Charles III, Address of Condolence and Congratulations Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (11.09 am): I rise to make my ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 19 March 2024 MATTERS OF PUBLIC INTEREST North Queensland, Water Infrastructure Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.38 pm): You cannot develop North Queensland without developing water storage. The ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2024 NOTICES OF MOTION Cash, Legal Tender Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (10.06 am): I give notice that I will move— That this House: 1. notes that cash is legal tender accepted in ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2024 STATE DEVELOPMENT AND REGIONAL INDUSTRIES COMMITTEE Report, Motion to Take Note Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.15 pm): It is not surprising that we highly object to the whole notion ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2024 TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY (LIVE BIRTHS) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.29 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 20 March 2024 MOTIONS Cash, Legal Tender Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.31 pm): I move— That this House: 1. notes that cash is legal tender accepted in Queensland; 2. openly supports the rights ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 17 April 2024 ENERGY (RENEWABLE TRANSFORMATION AND JOBS) BILL; CLEAN ECONOMY JOBS BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (8.44 pm): Again, in a cognate debate with more bills lumped together, it makes ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR MOUNT ISA Record of Proceedings, 10 August 2017 ADJOURNMENT Mount Isa Electorate, Airfares Mr KATTER (Mount Isa—KAP) (6.07 pm): I rise to address the increasingly desperate situation of airline prices in the north-west. The ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 17 April 2024 ADJOURNMENT Great Artesian Basin Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (10.04 pm.): I rise to talk about the threats to the Great Artesian Basin. I am talking about an asset that is 65 million ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2024 AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.50 pm): I rise to contribute to the debate on the Agriculture and Fisheries and Other ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 18 April 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Traeger Electorate, Services Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.45 pm): Where in the world, I ask members of the House, would they expect to have access to ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2024 MOUNT ISA MINES LIMITED AGREEMENT (CONTINUING MINING ACTIVITIES) AMENDMENT BILL Introduction Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.14 pm): I present a bill for an act to amend the Mount Isa ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 1 May 2024 MOTION Path to Treaty Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.39 pm): I rise to support the motion moved by the member for Mirani—a brave motion introduced into this parliament. It seems that ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 5 March 2024 CRIMINAL LAW (COERCIVE CONTROL AND AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; CRIMINAL CODE AND OTHER LEGISLATION (DOUBLE JEOPARDY EXCEPTION AND SUBSEQUENT ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2024 HEALTH AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL (NO. 2) Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.53 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Health and Other Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2). ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 21 May 2024 CHEAPER POWER (SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION BILL) Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (7.49 pm): I rise to speak on the Cheaper Power (Supplementary Appropriation) Bill 2024. As I understand ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 MOTION North Queensland, Secession Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.30 pm): I move— That this House supports taking the necessary steps to form a separate state of North Queensland in ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 22 May 2024 NOTICES OF MOTION North Queensland, Secession Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (10.12 am): I give notice that I will move— That this House supports taking the necessary steps to form a ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2024 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.21 pm): The KAP wholeheartedly rejects the notion of holding the Olympics given the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 23 May 2024 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENTS Traeger Electorate, Roads Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.49 pm): I would like to talk about the Queensland government’s propensity for tunnel vision. When ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 6 March 2024 MOTION Middle East Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.44 pm): I will make a very brief contribution. We have heard a lot about how bad Israel were and how intolerant they are of ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 RESOURCES SAFETY AND HEALTH LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL; MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (6.18 pm): I rise to speak in ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 MOTION Emissions Targets Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.28 pm): I move— That this House: (a) acknowledges that Queensland contributes less than 0.4 per cent of global emissions; ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 12 June 2024 NOTICES OF MOTION Emissions Targets Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (10.15 am): I give notice that I will move— That this House: (a) acknowledges that Queensland contributes less than ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 12 December 2024 MAKING QUEENSLAND SAFER BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.43 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Making Queensland Safer Bill. I acknowledge that we need a circuit ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 28 November 2024 BRISBANE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES ARRANGEMENTS AND OTHER LEGISLATION BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (11.20 pm): I rise to make my contribution to the Brisbane Olympic and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 21 August 2024 ADJOURNMENT Youth Crime Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (10.03 pm): I rise to speak once again about the scourge of crime throughout the state, and particularly in the electorate I ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2025 MOTION Olympic and Paralympic Games, Delivery Plan Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.48 pm): I do not really have a problem with the delivery plan, although I have not really educated ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 2 April 2025 ADJOURNMENT CopperString; Gas Reserve Policy Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (9.24 pm): I always get pretty upset when I come down here and we talk in this parliament about the Olympics ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2024 ADJOURNMENT Traeger Electorate Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (9.43 pm): This is probably my last adjournment speech in this House. I have reflected on the fact that every time I ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 10 September 2024 NOTICE OF MOTION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (10.16 am): I give notice that I will move— That the Fisheries (Structural Reform Stage 2) and ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 11 December 2024 ADJOURNMENT Mount Isa Mines Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (1.16 am): I rise again to talk about Mount Isa Mines and copper production and the threat from having a poor corporate ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 12 March 2025 MOTION OF CONDOLENCE Beard, Mr PF Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (9.42 am): I rise to contribute to the condolence motion for Peter Beard and add to the comments made by the Premier ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 3 April 2025 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT Glencore, Copper Mine Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.55 pm): Glencore made an anticipated announcement yesterday to confirm the closure of copper mining in ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 10 December 2024 FISHERIES (STRUCTURAL REFORM STAGE 2) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (4.58 pm): I move— That the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 10 December 2024 ADJOURNMENT Mount Isa, Glencore Copper Mine Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.23 am): There is no greater issue facing Mount Isa and the north-west than the planned closure of the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 10 December 2024 MOTION Termination of Pregnancy Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.01 pm): I am almost lost for words at reading this today. I appreciate that there is a dichotomy of views in the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 1 April 2025 YOUTH JUSTICE (MONITORING DEVICES) AMENDMENT BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (3.56 pm): I rise to make a contribution on the Youth Justice (Monitoring Devices) Amendment Bill 2025. I ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 12 September 2024 PROGRESSIVE COAL ROYALTIES PROTECTION (KEEP THEM IN THE BANK) BILL Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (12.51 pm): I rise to make a contribution to the Progressive Coal Royalties ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 18 February 2025 TRANSPORT OPERATIONS (MARINE SAFETY) LEGISLATION AMENDMENT REGULATION Disallowance of Statutory Instrument Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (5.12 pm): I rise to support the ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 20 February 2025 PRIVATE MEMBER'S STATEMENT North Queensland, Weather Events; Water Infrastructure Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (2.56 pm): I wish to make reference to the devastating flood that we ...

Speech By Robbie Katter MEMBER FOR TRAEGER Record of Proceedings, 13 March 2025 ADJOURNMENT North-West Queensland, Special Economic Zone Mr KATTER (Traeger—KAP) (9.24 pm): I rise to say that in the North West Minerals Province we are now in a state of ...