Mr Nick Dametto MP
Former MemberKatter's Australian Party
Electorate: Hinchinbrook
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Parliamentary Activity
Some votes may not appear here if they were party votes where individual member votes were not recorded.
Supported GPS tracking for high-risk perpetrators but raised significant concerns about PPDs, particularly regarding impacts on weapons licence holders and lack of court oversight. Argued root causes of DFV are not being addressed and called for a full inquiry.
“I believe we have got it wrong in this state. We have not addressed the root causes of domestic violence.”— 2025-08-27View Hansard
Criticised both sides for cost blowouts while questioning why projects in Queensland are so expensive, calling for reduced bureaucratic red tape and better value for taxpayer money regardless of which party is in government.
“It is not the state's money. We need to remind people in this House that it is not the state's money. It is the money of the people of Queensland we are wasting.”— 2025-03-14View Hansard
Acknowledged the budget reflects election commitments on crime and welcomed some investments, but criticised the Olympic focus at the expense of regional Queensland.
“Unless you are looking at shade sails and things like that to keep people happy in parks or gardens and a little bit of lighting for sport and recreation areas, there is not a whole lot in the budget for those north of the greater south-east corner area.”— 2025-06-26View Hansard
Bills Introduced (3)
Transport Legislation (Disability Parking Permit Scheme) 2019
WithdrawnThis bill was withdrawn from consideration and will not become law.This bill was discharged and did not become law. It would have allowed people who are blind or have severe vision impairment to apply for disability parking permits in Queensland. Currently, only people with walking difficulties qualify, even though four other states and territories already include vision impairment.
Liquid Fuel Supply (Minimum Biobased Petrol Content) Amendment Bill 2022
DefeatedThis bill was defeated at the second reading — the main debate on its principles. It cannot proceed further.This bill attempted to strengthen Queensland's ethanol mandate, which has never been met since 2017. It would have doubled penalties for fuel retailers not selling enough ethanol-blended petrol and required that E10 fuel contain at least 9% ethanol. The bill was defeated at second reading and did not become law.
Criminal Code (Defence of Dwellings and Other Premises—Castle Law) Amendment Bill 2024
LapsedThis bill proposed to implement 'castle doctrine' in Queensland, expanding when homeowners can legally use force - including lethal force - to defend against intruders. It was a private member's bill that lapsed at the end of the 57th Parliament and did not become law.