--- title: "David Batt: political ads and spending | Politics Computer" description: "What David Batt has spent on Facebook and Instagram ads, and the ads themselves." url: "https://politics.computer/mp/david-batt" --- [Home](https://politics.computer/) / [Politicians](https://politics.computer/mps) / [Hinkler](https://politics.computer/seats/federal/hinkler) LNP House of Representatives # David Batt Member for [Hinkler](https://politics.computer/seats/federal/hinkler), [LNP](https://politics.computer/party/liberal) About ## About David Batt David John Batt is the Liberal National Party member for Hinkler in the House of Representatives. He previously represented Bundaberg in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 2017 to 2020, and before that served on Bundaberg Regional Council from 2008 to 2017. Born 24 June 1971 Queensland seat Member for Bundaberg, Legislative Assembly, 2017 to 2020 Local government Bundaberg Regional Council, 2008 to 2017 Before parliament Queensland Police Service, 1989 to 2012, detective sergeant 2025 federal election LNP candidate for Hinkler; seat retained for the LNP Summarised by AI from [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%5FBatt%5F%28politician%29), plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026. Ads ## What David Batt spends on ads Facebook and Instagram ads from their page, as published in Meta's Ad Library. We follow David Batt's Facebook page but haven't seen a paid ad from it yet. [See this page in Meta's Ad Library](https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/?active%5Fstatus=all&ad%5Ftype=political%5Fand%5Fissue%5Fads&country=AU&view%5Fall%5Fpage%5Fid=528417377029063) Votes ## How David Batt voted Recorded votes in the House of Representatives since 23 July 2025, from Hansard. [All votes in the House of Representatives](https://politics.computer/votes/house) **231** votes cast **70%** of 329 divisions held **0** votes against their party line 1. 29 October 2026 ### [Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026: consideration in detail](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/23) Voting yes supported making the amendment moved by the member for Mackellar to the Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026 during consideration in detail. Voted no Defeated 8 to 101 2. 29 October 2026 ### [Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/20) Voting yes supported the amendment moved by the member for Ryan to the Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026 being agreed to at second reading, which would add to the bill's main idea. Voted no Defeated 7 to 113 3. 29 October 2026 ### [Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026: third reading](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/18) Voting yes supported the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill. Voted no Passed 96 to 38 4. 29 October 2026 ### [Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026: consideration in detail](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/17) Voting yes supported the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026 being agreed to at consideration in detail, which agrees with the bill's text as it stands. Voted no Passed 96 to 39 5. 29 October 2026 ### [Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/14) Voting yes supported the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026 passing its second reading, which agrees with the bill's main idea. Voted no Passed 96 to 37 6. 29 October 2026 ### [Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026: third reading](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/10) Voting yes supported the Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill. Voted no Passed 91 to 45 7. 29 October 2026 ### [Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026: second reading](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/9) Voting yes supported the Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026 passing its second reading, which agrees with the bill's main idea. Voted no Passed 90 to 45 8. 29 October 2026 ### [Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026: third reading](https://politics.computer/votes/house/2026-10-29/8) Voting yes supported the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026 passing its third reading, which means passing the bill. Voted no Passed 91 to 46 A member can miss a division for many reasons: illness, leave, ministerial duties, being in the chair or a pair arrangement. "Against their party" means at least three quarters of the rest of their party voted the other way; votes where any party split (usually free or conscience votes) don't count. Votes on procedure aren't listed. ## Other LNP members of the House of Representatives [Liberal spending, LNP included](https://politics.computer/party/liberal) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Andrew_Wallace.png?width=96)**Andrew Wallace** LNP, Fisher ](https://politics.computer/mp/andrew-wallace) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Andrew_Wilcox_Bridget_McKenzie_Steven_Miles_2021_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Andrew Willcox** LNP, Dawson ](https://politics.computer/mp/andrew-willcox) - [ **Angie Bell** LNP, Moncrieff ](https://politics.computer/mp/angie-bell) - [ **Cameron Caldwell** LNP, Fadden ](https://politics.computer/mp/cameron-caldwell) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Colin_Boyce_at_the_%22Start_Rockhampton_Ring_Road%22_Rally.jpg?width=96)**Colin Boyce** LNP, Flynn ](https://politics.computer/mp/colin-boyce) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/David_Littleproud_July_2018.jpg?width=96)**David Littleproud** LNP, Maranoa ](https://politics.computer/mp/david-littleproud) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Garth_Hamilton_Geoscience_Australia_2022_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Garth Hamilton** LNP, Groom ](https://politics.computer/mp/garth-hamilton) - [ **Henry Pike** LNP, Bowman ](https://politics.computer/mp/henry-pike) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/04.30_%E5%89%AF%E7%B8%BD%E7%B5%B1%E6%8E%A5%E8%A6%8B%E3%80%8C%E6%BE%B3%E5%A4%A7%E5%88%A9%E4%BA%9E%E8%B7%A8%E9%BB%A8%E6%B4%BE%E5%9C%8B%E6%9C%83%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1%E5%9C%98%E3%80%8D_-_55238919412.jpg?width=96)**Leon Rebello** LNP, McPherson ](https://politics.computer/mp/leon-rebello) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Llew_O'Brien_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Llew O'Brien** LNP, Wide Bay ](https://politics.computer/mp/llew-o-brien) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Michelle_Landry_2016.jpg?width=96)**Michelle Landry** LNP, Capricornia ](https://politics.computer/mp/michelle-landry) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Phillip_Thompson_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Phillip Thompson** LNP, Herbert ](https://politics.computer/mp/phillip-thompson) Party and seat checked against the Parliament House member list on 11 November 2026\. --- [Politics Computer](https://politics.computer/) A free reference for Australian politics. 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