LNP, premier celebrate huge swing in by-election win A state government has bucked a political hoodoo to take a seat in a convincing by-election win AAP · Nov 30, 2025
Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test Family ties, those of the Premier David Crisafulli and the Katters, could prove crucial in a Queensland by-election contest. AAP · Nov 28, 2025
Former MP from Katter’s Australian party claims victory in Townsville mayoral race after swing against former leader Nick Dametto says he is proud to ‘build the capital of northern Australia’ after byelection triggered by resignation of controversial former mayor The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2025
Crocodile Hunter's dad fires up over culling proposal Steve Irwin's father has weighed in on a campaign to cull crocodiles found in populated sites, saying it won't make the community any safer. AAP · Jun 11, 2025
David Crisafulli backtracks on promise to resign if crime victim numbers do not fall under an LNP government Opposition leader adds caveat to campaign vow on eve of Queensland election day as polls tighten The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2024
Pilot who ran illegal airline appeals 'severe' sentence A Queensland man operated an unlicensed airline that transported politicians from Katter's Australian Party around their electorates over a five-year period. AAP · Oct 6, 2023
Daniel Knuth sentenced for possessing child exploitation material for second time Daniel Knuth, the son of a Queensland MP, will be eligible for parole in April 2023 after being sentenced to five-and-a-half-years in prison for possessing child exploitation material. ABC News · Feb 16, 2023
North Queensland pilot found guilty of fraud after chartering flights without a licence A Townsville jury convicts a pilot of fraud after he chartered flights for members of the Katter's Australian Party without a licence. ABC News · Nov 18, 2022
Motion on transgender woman playing sport splits Queensland Parliament Katter's Australian Party introduced a motion in parliament, which gained the support of the LNP and One Nation, that says transgender women shouldn't be allowed to play in women's leagues to "protect women's rights". ABC News · May 11, 2022
Populism and the federal election: what can we expect from Hanson, Palmer, Lambie and Katter? Populist politicians have been household names in Australian politics over the past decade, from Pauline Hanson to Clive Palmer, Bob Katter and Jacqui Lambie. The Conversation · Apr 11, 2022