October 20, 2025

Local MP Makes Bold Bid for Townsville Leadership

Dametto Resigns to Pursue Vision for Capital of the North

Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto, has stunned the community with the announcement that he will contest the upcoming Townsville local government by-election, officially launching his bid to become the next Mayor of Townsville.

After eight years of service in State Parliament, Dametto will step down from his role as Member for Hinchinbrook to pursue the mayoralty an ambitious move with no guarantee of success.

Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto could swap cane-fields for city streets if elected as the new Mayor of Townsville. Photo supplied

"IT WAS A HARD DECISION, BUT IT WAS THE BEST DECISION

The opportunity came up, and I believe its good for the whole region, he said.

I would like to sincerely thank the good people of Hinchinbrook who have trusted me over the past eight years, said Dametto.

Dametto says I think it's necessary to demonstrate independence" stepping down from his position as Deputy Leader of Katters Australian Party to become a politically neutral leader for Townsville. Photo supplied

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