KAP deputy leader Nick Dametto voices frustrations after Castle Law bill not debated in Queensland parliament

KAP deputy leader Nick Dametto has promised to keep fighting for the Castle Law Bill after it wasn’t debated during state parliament’s last sitting week before the election. Here’s what happens now.

KAP Members: Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter, State Member for Hill Shane Knuth, Member for Mirani Stephen Andrew, Member for Traeger Robbie Katter and Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto. Picture: Nigel Hallett

KAP deputy leader Nick Dametto, has promised to keep fighting for the controversial Castle Law Bill after it wasn’t debated during state parliament’s last sitting week before the election.

The bill, introduced on May 1, would give homeowners the right to use “whatever force necessary” to defend themselves from intruders.

More than 40,000 Queenslanders signed a petition calling for the implementation of the bill, which Mr Dametto called a “critical piece of legislation aimed at strengthening homeowners rights.”

Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto introduced his Castle Law Private Members Bill on May 1, 2024.

“Despite our every effort, the bill’s progression through the parliamentary committee process was slowed and consequently blocked from being debated before parliament is set to dissolve at the start of October,” he said.

“This bill represented the genuine views of thousands of Queenslanders. They deserved to have this topic debated and they deserved to know where the major parties stood on this crucial legislative change”

KAP leader Robbie Katter argued that police resources wouldn’t be so stretched in places like Mount Isa if “real, effective solutions like the Castle Law and Send ‘em Bush policies” were implemented.

Mr Dametto remains determined to reintroduce the Castle Law Bill when parliament resumes after October.

Legal expert Dan Creevey has previously said the Castle Law Bill ‘lacks sufficient detail and could cause more harm to Queenslanders if enacted’.

Originally published as KAP deputy leader Nick Dametto voices frustrations after Castle Law bill not debated in Queensland parliament