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Bob #Katter claiming both state and federal taxpayer benefits | The Australian | #Auspol

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Darin Sullivan in Main

MICHAEL MCKENNA, QUEENSLAND POLITICAL EDITOR From: The Australian October 29, 2011 12:00AM

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/katter-claiming-both-state-a…?t=1319856228

FEDERAL independent MP Bob Katter is getting both federal and state taxpayer-funded entitlements, with the commonwealth paying about $20,000 a month for his flight and car expenses and him claiming benefits from his time as a Queensland state parliamentarian.

Almost two decades after quitting state politics, documents reveal Mr Katter is among the few politicians from the Joh Bjelke-Petersen era still claiming the travel benefits for former MPs, ministers and premiers.

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Former President of the Fire Brigade Employees’ Union (2009-2018) and a professional firefighter with more than 30 years experience. I live and work on the NSW South Coast, Australia. I am a strong advocate for firefighters and emergency service workers with an interest in mental health issues and caring for those around me. I am a former Director on the NSW Fire Brigades Death and Disability Super Fund and work with charities including ‘The Movember Foundation’. As a leader and activist I have long been active in the campaign for action on climate change. I am a Station Commander in the fire and rescue service in NSW and have 30 years experience fighting fires, both rural and urban. I am passionate about highlighting the impact climate change is having on fire preparedness and fire behaviour in Australia, and the risks associated with inaction on climate change. I am also a spokesperson for the Australian Climate Media Centre.