Mr Robbie Katter MP

Katter's Australian Party

Electorate: Traeger

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Parliamentary Activity

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Supported the bill's intent but was strongly underwhelmed, arguing it does not go far enough to address the crime crisis. Called for castle law, bush sentencing and addressing root causes like blue cards and title deeds in Aboriginal communities.

We do not necessarily disagree with the intent of the bill, but we are once again underwhelmed—strongly underwhelmed—by what is not in it to effectively address this problem.2026-04-22View Hansard

Supported the anti-Semitism measures and commended the government's firearms approach for not targeting law-abiding gun owners, but foreshadowed an amendment to remove sections 57 and 58 regarding quashed convictions affecting weapons licensing, and warned the government is walking on dangerous ground regarding freedom of speech.

I foreshadow that I will be moving an amendment to remove sections 57 and 58, which relate to people who have convictions that are quashed or not recorded.2026-03-04View Hansard

Bills Introduced (14)

Criminal Code (Defence of Dwellings and Other Premises—Castle Law) Amendment Bill 2026

In Committee

This bill amends Queensland's Criminal Code to enshrine 'castle law' principles, giving homeowners and occupiers broader legal protection when using force against intruders. It extends the existing self-defence provision beyond dwellings to cover other premises such as vehicles, caravans and tents, and expands the circumstances in which potentially lethal force may lawfully be used. It was introduced as a private member's bill following the largest e-petition in Queensland history, with 113,380 signatures.

4/3/2026Justice & RightsSafety & Emergency

Rural and Regional Adjustment (Development Assistance) Amendment Bill 2016

Withdrawn

This bill proposed turning the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority into a new Rural and Industries Development Bank with the power to borrow money, lend commercially, and restructure debts for farmers and rural businesses. Introduced as a private member's bill by Mr R Katter MP, it was later discharged and did not become law.

26/5/2016Regional QueenslandBusiness & EconomyCost of Living
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Liquor (Rural Hotels Concession) Amendment Bill 2017

Lapsed

This bill proposed a 90% discount on liquor licence fees for pubs in very remote parts of Queensland. It was introduced by Katter's Australian Party MP Robbie Katter to support struggling rural hotels that act as social hubs in small communities. The bill lapsed and did not become law.

23/3/2017Regional QueenslandBusiness & EconomyCost of Living

Summary Offences (Protection of the Australian Flag) Amendment Bill 2026

In Committee

This bill creates a new criminal offence for burning an Australian flag in a public place where the conduct is likely to provoke public disorder, intimidate people, or cause significant offence to the community. It is a private member's bill introduced by Mr R Katter MP.

22/4/2026Justice & Rights

Vegetation Management (Clearing for Relevant Purposes) Amendment Bill 2018

Defeated

This bill sought to amend the Vegetation Management Act 1999 to allow graziers to apply for vegetation clearing permits for feed production, and to give landholders a right to appeal when their clearing applications are rejected. It was a private member's bill introduced by Robbie Katter MP that failed at the second reading stage and did not become law.

21/3/2018EnvironmentRegional Queensland
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Liquor (Rural Hotels Concession) Amendment Bill 2018

Passed (amended)

This bill cuts liquor licence fees by 90% for pubs located in very remote parts of Queensland. It recognises that hotels in remote communities are often the only social gathering place and struggle financially due to small populations and seasonal income fluctuations.

2/5/2018Regional QueenslandBusiness & Economy
18

Honourable Angelo Vasta (Reversal of Removal) Bill 2017

Lapsed

This bill aimed to reverse the Queensland Parliament's 1989 removal of Justice Angelo Vasta from the Supreme Court. It would have declared that removal invalid and treated him as having retired instead. The bill lapsed and did not become law.

2/3/2017Justice & RightsGovernment & Elections

Anti-Discrimination (Right to Use Gender-Specific Language) Amendment Bill 2018

Defeated

This bill sought to amend Queensland's Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 to make it unlawful to penalise someone for using traditional binary gender language like 'he', 'she', 'Mr', 'Mrs', 'husband' or 'wife'. It also aimed to protect organisations from being disadvantaged for only providing male/female facilities. Introduced by Mr R Katter MP, the bill failed at the second reading and did not become law.

19/9/2018Justice & RightsWork & EmploymentEducation
15

Working with Children Legislation (Indigenous Communities) Amendment Bill 2018

Defeated

This bill proposed giving Indigenous Community Justice Groups the power to approve Blue Cards (working with children checks) for community members who would otherwise be denied due to certain non-sexual criminal offences such as stealing, burglary, and drug offences. It was a private member's bill introduced by Mr R Katter MP. The bill's second reading failed and it did not become law.

17/10/2018First NationsChildren & FamiliesWork & Employment
18

Transport Legislation (Taxi Services) Amendment Bill 2015

Passed (amended)

This bill adds demerit points to the traffic history of anyone caught providing a taxi service without a licence or peak demand taxi permit. It was introduced as a private member's bill in 2015 to crack down on unlicensed operators (including early ride-share services) that the sponsor said were undermining the regulated taxi industry.

16/9/2015Transport & RoadsJustice & Rights
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Working with Children Legislation (Indigenous Communities) Amendment Bill 2017

Lapsed

This bill would have let Community Justice Groups in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities recommend that a local person be issued a blue card to work with children in their own community, even if a past non-sexual conviction would normally block one. The card would be valid only in that community. The bill was introduced by Mr Robbie Katter MP and lapsed at the end of the 55th Parliament, so it did not become law.

14/6/2017First NationsChildren & FamiliesWork & Employment

Electoral (Improving Representation) and Another Act Amendment Bill 2015

Defeated

This bill proposed to increase the size of Queensland's Parliament from 89 to 93 members and change how top appointments to the Electoral Commission of Queensland are made. It was a private member's bill introduced by Mr Katter MP that failed at the second reading stage and did not become law.

12/11/2015Government & ElectionsRegional Queensland
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Working with Children (Indigenous Communities) Amendment Bill 2021

Defeated

This bill would have created a new Blue Card framework giving Indigenous community justice groups the power to recommend restricted working with children clearances for people in their communities. It aimed to address chronic unemployment in remote Indigenous communities where the standard Blue Card system's inflexibility prevents people with certain past offences from accessing employment, even when the local community considers them safe. The bill's second reading was defeated and it did not become law.

1/9/2021First NationsChildren & FamiliesWork & Employment
18

Mount Isa Mines Limited Agreement (Continuing Mining Activities) Amendment Bill 2024

Lapsed

This bill lapsed and did not become law. It was a private member's bill introduced by Mr R Katter MP in response to Glencore's announcement that it would close the Mount Isa copper mine, cutting around 1,200 jobs. The bill sought to amend the 1985 agreement between Queensland and Mount Isa Mines Limited to prevent the company from ceasing copper mining without government approval.

1/5/2024Regional QueenslandWork & EmploymentBusiness & Economy