David Batt (politician)

David John Batt (born 24 June 1971) is an Australian politician. He was the Liberal National Party member for Bundaberg in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 2017 to 2020.^[1][2]

David Batt MP
Member of Parliament for Hinkler
Incumbent
Assumed office 3 May 2025
Preceded by	Keith Pitt
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Bundaberg
In office 25 November 2017 – 6 October 2020
Preceded by	Leanne Donaldson
Succeeded by	Tom Smith
Bundaberg Regional Councillor for Division 8
In office 15 March 2008 – 25 November 2017
Preceded by	New division
Succeeded by	Steve Cooper
Personal details
Born	(1971-06-24) 24 June 1971 (age 54) Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Political party	Liberal National Party
Occupation	Police officer
Website	www.davidbatt.com.au

He was the LNP candidate for Hinkler in the 2025 federal election^[3] at which he retained the seat for the LNP.^[4]

Prior to his election to Queensland Parliament, Batt served as a member of Bundaberg Regional Council from 2008 to 2017.^[5] From 1989 to 2012, he served as a police officer in the Queensland Police Service, reaching the rank of detective sergeant.