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.
🗣️ MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
The Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme isn’t some small, fringe program, it’s relied on by thousands of Queenslanders, particularly outside Brisbane.
In just three months (June–September 2025):
• North West – 1,663 patients, 2,336 claims
That’s thousands of trips made by regional families just to access essential healthcare, often multiple times a year and many are still left out of pocket.
The scheme hasn’t been properly updated in over a decade, while fuel, flights and accommodation costs keep climbing.
Postcode should never decide your health outcomes.
✍️ Add your name and support the petition:
👉 www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-Assembly/Petitions/Petition-Details/4350-25?fbclid=IwY2xjaw...
Katter's Australian Party Shane Knuth MP Bob Katter Queensland Government
Queensland Health North West Hospital and Health Service
Townsville Hospital and Health Service Townsville Bulletin North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils ABC North West Queensland
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Sunday Shenanigans 😆
Last peaceful Sunday before Parliament resumes.
After that… it’s pelicans as far as the eye can see.
pelican
noun (Australian slang, informal)
- A person who sits around waiting to be fed, expects hand-outs, and contributes very little of practical value.
- Often observed making a lot of noise while doing very little work.
Example:
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🚨 THIS TUESDAY: DEMOCRACY ON THE LINE IN QUEENSLAND 🚨
A government that’s scared of debate is a government that’s scared of the people.
The LNP gagged Queensland Parliament from debating abortion — not because it was wrong, but because it was inconvenient. That’s not how democracy works.
This week I’m moving to lift the gag.
Not to necessarily argue abortion, but to defend your right to have your Parliament debate anything.
On Tuesday, every MP has a choice:
👉 toe the party line
👉 or stand up for democracy
Because once a government decides what Parliament isn’t allowed to talk about… no issue is safe next.
Queenslanders deserve better.
We deserve a Parliament that isn’t afraid of open debate.
🗳️ Let Parliament speak. Let democracy work.
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