David Batt
Counted against the divisions held while they sat, not the whole parliament. Absence from a division is not abstention: pairing arrangements, leave and parliamentary duties are not distinguished in the official record. How these figures are computed.
Background
| Born | 24 Jun 1971, Bundaberg, Queensland |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 3 May 2025 |
| Parliaments | 48th |
| Honours | Awarded the National Police Service Medal, 2015.; Awarded the Queensland Flood and Cyclone Citation, 2011.; Awarded the Queensland Police Service Medal (20 year clasp), 2009.; Awarded the National Medal - Queensland Police Service, 2006. ; Awarded the Assistant Commissioner's Certificate (Operational) - Queensland Police Service, 2006.; Awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship - Sunrise Rotary Club Bundaberg. |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Advanced Diploma in Public Safety (Emergency Management) | Australian Emergency Management Institute |
| Diploma of Local Government (Administration) | Local Government Association of Queensland |
| Diploma of Public Safety (Policing) | Queensland Police Service |
| Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training | Queensland Police Service |
| Advanced Diploma in Investigative Practices | Queensland Police Service |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Organisation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Community Resilience and Disaster Management Coordinator | Bundaberg Regional Council | July 2021 – April 2025 |
| Police Officer (Detective Sergeant) | Queensland Police Service | January 1989 – July 2012 |
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Hinkler | LNP | 38.01 | -4.12 | Elected |
First-preference share of the formal vote at each event, matched by name within the member's state.
Parliamentary expenses
| Category | Apr-Jun 2026 | Jan-Mar 2026 | Oct-Dec 2025 | Jul-Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Administration | $76,147 | $57,259 | $100,074 | $38,315 |
| Office Facilities | $38,464 | $40,822 | $48,403 | $25,387 |
| Employee Travel | $46,758 | $32,755 | $26,305 | $25,200 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $19,786 | $21,425 | $13,212 | $11,621 |
| Travel Allowance | $10,599 | $8,153 | $9,791 | $10,057 |
| Other Car Costs | $17,486 | $1,661 | $1,317 | $331 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $2,006 | $1,138 | $781 | $8,714 |
| Telecommunications | $828 | $645 | $1,165 | $615 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $236 | $482 | $261 | $127 |
| Total | $212,311 | $164,339 | $201,310 | $120,368 |
Expenditure as the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority publishes it each quarter, in its own categories, rounded to the dollar. Travel distances, office locations and roles differ, so totals do not compare between members. IPEA's reports and notes.
Funding disclosures
| Election | Electorate | Donations | Donors | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Hinkler | Nil return | ||
Returns as lodged with the AEC: a candidate's return covers the gifts received and electoral expenditure for that election, a member's annual return the gifts received in the financial year. A nil return records no gifts or spending of the candidate's own. A party-endorsed candidate lodges one when the party or its campaign committee handled the campaign's money, and the party discloses it in its own returns. AEC Transparency Register.
Voting record 159 divisions
Sources: Wikidata, Parliamentary Handbook, AEC (CC BY 4.0), IPEA (CC BY 3.0 AU), AEC disclosures (CC BY 4.0), They Vote For You (ODbL). Errors? Request a correction.