Voice of the North West
Robbie Katter is the North West’s voice to the Queensland Parliament. As Leader of Katter’s Australian Party and Member for Traeger, he fights relentlessly for families, workers, industry development, farmers and small business owners across the vast Traeger electorate and beyond.
With real-world experience in mining, property valuation and running a small business, Robbie understands the struggles North Queenslanders face. From tackling crime and defending local industries to securing jobs and holding the Government accountable, Robbie is committed to standing up for the place he calls home.
To travel across one of Queensland’s largest electorates, Robbie holds a current pilot licence enabling him to reach all the small towns and outposts he is proud to represent.
📉 The final day of copper mining at Mount Isa Mines. A dark day for Queensland industry.
We didn’t lose this mine because the copper ran out, we lost it because the government refused to act.
Katter’s Australian Party put forward legislation last year to force Glencore to sell the mine if they no longer wanted to run it. It wouldn’t have affected any other mines. It would’ve saved this one. But both Labor and the LNP voted it down.
Now we’re watching one of Queensland’s most important mines shut during a global copper boom while the same company threatens the future of our copper smelter and 17,000 more jobs.
Mount Isa deserves better. Australia deserves better.
- Robbie Katter
Katter's Australian Party Bob Katter Nick Dametto MP Shane Knuth MP David Crisafulli MP Steven Miles Dale Last - Member for Burdekin Janelle Poole MP Adam Baillie MP Bryson Head MP Phillip Thompson OAM MP - Serving Our Community Townsville Bulletin Townsville Enterprise ABC News MITEZ Glencore Queensland Metals
#traeger #SaveTheSmelter #QueenslandCopper #northwestqueensland #KAP #northqueensland #StateGovernment #townsvillenorthqueensland #Queensland #northwest #criticalminerals #qldpol #kapteam #mountisa #premier #undergroundmining ... See MoreSee Less
🐴 How good is this!
I've been talking with the student committee behind the very first North Queensland High School Campdraft Cup and now it’s all coming to life this August in Charters Towers.
This is a student-led event from start to finish, created by bush kids, for bush kids. They’ve pulled together cattle, transport, sponsors and support from across the state to make it happen.
Proud to have backed them as they turned this big idea into reality. It’s grassroots leadership at its best and a reminder of just how strong the future of the bush really is.
Huge effort from the NQ High School Cup Committee and everyone involved. 👏
- Robbie Katter MP
#KAPteam #qldpol #Traeger #charterstowers #campdraft #highschoolcup #northqueensland
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🚧 Queensland innovation shut out – while we keep building roads with 3-month warranties.
Back in June, I asked the Transport Minister how long Queenslanders can expect new roads to last. The answer? Between three months and two years. That’s the official warranty period for taxpayer-funded road construction in this state.
Meanwhile, a Queensland company Polypave has developed a certified, peer-reviewed product using recycled materials that lasts 20+ years and resists flood damage. It’s already being used overseas and recognised by the World Road Association.
But when they tried to pitch it to TMR, they were told flat-out “we’re not interested.” No meeting with the Minister. No trial on the Bruce. Just protection of the status quo.
This isn’t just anti-innovation it’s anti-Queensland.
Instead of investing in a $20 million manufacturing plant in Townsville, Polypave is now considering taking their jobs and tech overseas.
We should be backing better, longer-lasting roads, not burying proven solutions to protect industry mates.
- Robbie Katter MP
Brent Mickelberg MP Transport and Main Roads Queensland Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland - LRTAQ 7NEWS Townsville Townsville Bulletin
#KAPteam #KAP #qldpol #Traeger #Northwestqueensland #Roads #Roadsafety #Polypaveinternational
Website - www.polypaveinternational.com/
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