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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Andrew Messenger and Ben Smee

Kingmaker: Robbie Katter doesn’t want the crown, but he may decide who becomes Queensland premier

KAP leader Robbie Katter and deputy Nick Dametto speak to the media at Queensland parliament in March
KAP leader Robbie Katter with deputy Nick Dametto. The third generation of the Katter family to represent north Queensland is targeting more seats at the 2024 state election. Photograph: Jono Searle/AAP

Robert the Third was born to be King of the North.

Robbie Katter’s family have represented voters in Queensland’s wild north since 1966 – 11 years before Robbie was born – when his grandfather, Bob Katter Sr, joined the Country party and won the seat of Kennedy.

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