Bob Katter
KAP
Federal
Member for Kennedy (QLD)
Very Safe
13.1% Margin
Elected 1993
32 years
Member for Kennedy (QLD)
Federal - QLD
Bob was born in 1945 in Cloncurry, a town in rural Queensland. His father Bob Sr was a Nationals Party Federal MP and served as the War Minister in the McMahon government. After graduating from the local high school, Bob studied law at the University of Queensland where he was President of the University of Queensland Law Society, but dropped out before graduating.
Prior to his political career, Bob worked as a mine labourer, in the cattle industry and in the insurance industry. He served...
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First Speech in Parliament
6 May 1993
# Economic Development # Agricultural Policy # Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Personal Background and Values
- Bob Katter honors his mother for instilling values of sincerity, patriotism, and compassion.
- Recognizes the contributions of campaign supporters, including George Price and Lady Pearl Logan.
- Reflects on his father's legacy and dreams for North-West Queensland, highlighting past developments in the region.
Political Philosophy and Economic Focus
- Advocates for the protection of individual rights through private ownership, contrasting this with collective ownership ideologies.
- Critiques the current government's neglect of infrastructure development, citing the lack of dam construction and road sealing in his electorate.
- Emphasizes the importance of the agricultural sector, lamenting job losses in the tobacco, timber, and mining industries due to government policies.
Social Issues and Future Agenda
- Shares personal stories of despair faced by constituents, including suicides linked to economic hardship.
- Calls for proactive government engagement with struggling communities to address human suffering.
- Proposes the Bradfield scheme as a solution for agricultural resilience amidst drought and economic challenges, advocating for job creation and sustainable development.
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Media Releases
Katter says "Thank you" to the fighters
Media Release • 5 May
Health Energy Social Services Diabetes
AI Summary
- Bob Katter expresses gratitude to campaign supporters, family, and staff for their efforts in his recent electoral victory.
- He highlights the importance of serving constituents over party politics, citing a past decision that reopened the cattle market in Indonesia.
- Katter advocates for the construction of the Bridle Track Tunnel to improve safety and economic opportunities in North Queensland.
Katter applauds final approvals for Dungeness Breakwater and Dredging Project
Media Release • 30 April
Environment Conservation Fisheries
AI Summary
- Bob Katter MP announces final State Government approvals for the Dungeness Breakwater and Dredging Project, crucial for restoring marine access.
- Project includes dredging Enterprise Channel and constructing a rock breakwater, following devastation from Cyclone Yasi.
- Katter vows to secure $12 million in federal funding if re-elected, emphasising the project's importance for the North Queensland marine economy.
In Parliament
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Kennedy Electorate: Infrastructure
Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 25 March
AI Summary
- Questions raised regarding infrastructure needs in the Kennedy Electorate.
- Calls for enhancements to transport and communication links.
- Concerns expressed about the impact of current infrastructure on local communities.
STATEMENTS ON INDULGENCE
Queensland: Floods
Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 13 February
AI Summary
- Recent floods in Queensland have severely affected local communities.
- Members emphasised the importance of government support for recovery efforts.
- Calls for long-term strategies to mitigate future flood risks were made.
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