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.
2025 IN REVIEW #8 📌🌟 - Planes Flying Half Empty While Bush Kids Wait
This year, I raised serious concerns about the Federal Government’s remote school charter flight program, a system so broken that kids from the same town and the same school are being treated differently.
I wrote directly to the Federal Minister for Social Services, issued a public media release, and spoke on radio right across the North West to call for change.
In places like Normanton, we’ve got local families watching charter planes fly out with empty seats, while their kids are left stranded because they don’t qualify for ABSTUDY.
This isn’t about race, it’s about geography. It’s a remote living issue, plain and simple.
📬 In my letter, I urged the Government to:
✔ Expand access to all remote students, even if a contribution is required
✔ Return contracts to local operators who know the terrain
✔ Conduct a proper review of how this system is operating on the ground
Thanks to the North West Weekly for backing regional families and shining a light on this issue.
We’ll keep pressing for a solution that restores fairness, practicality and local insight to a service that’s vital for bush communities.
- Robbie Katter MP
Australian Government Tanya Plibersek Services Australia Queensland Department of Education 2GB Sydney
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🍀 I’m grateful for the opportunity to stand up in Parliament for the values we share and for the support and good humour I get from people right across the North West.
And finally, my team.
They work long hours behind the scenes, back me every step of the way, and keep our office running for this electorate.
I don’t take any of it for granted.
- Robbie Katter MP
Katter's Australian Party
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🍀 I’m grateful for the people of Traeger.
For the locals who don’t sugar-coat things.
For the straight talk, the hard questions, and the honest feedback, even when it stings.
That’s what keeps me grounded and doing this job the right way.
- Robbie Katter MP
Katter's Australian Party
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