Candidate profile: Bob Katter
Bob Katter is the sitting member for the Australian Federal seat of Kennedy in Far North Queensland.
Elected as a National Party member in 1993, Cloncurry-born Bob Katter has been an independent since 2001.
In a word, describe your political views.
Freedom
What are the three most important issues in Kennedy?
By far and away, the Clean Energy Corridor which starts at Tully - because it delivers ethanol markets it turns around the sugar industry. The Woolworths and Coles issue with our farmers not getting a fair go. And environmentalists taking our freedoms away.
Why did you decide to stand for election?
I have dreams and visions and aspirations for my country, and on the negative side, I can see my country becoming totally owned by foreign landlords.
Who is your political hero, and why?
If you walk into my office you'll see big pictures of Ted Theodore (former Queensland Premier) Ted Theodore and "Black Jack" McEwan, the Country Party leader.
Share this article
Gillard's pledge to boost the regions
JULIA Gillard has declared the election will be a referendum on quality of life as she unveiled Labor's first measure to tackle population pressures.
Candidate profile: Andrew Turnour
Andrew Turnour is the Labor Party candidate for the Australian Federal seat of Kennedy in Far North Queensland.
