8th April 2009PROPERTY RIGHTS AUSTRALIAMedia Release 8 April 2009 Once again the governing Labor Party has shown its true colours. Labor politicians have clearly shown their utter dislike, verging on hatred, towards the people … Continue Reading
8th April 2009PROPERTY RIGHTS AUSTRALIA 6 April 2009 Dear Member, As I predicted some months ago the Government has decided to pull on the ‘big one’, that is, to stop treatment of regrowth management. If … Continue Reading
6th April 2009PROPERTY RIGHTS AUSTRALIAMedia Release6 April 2009HIGH PRIORITY The proposed takeover of all lands within the State of Queensland by the Bligh Government must be withdrawn immediately.This action, under the guise of banning the … Continue Reading
2nd April 2009PROPERTY RIGHTS AUSTRALIAMedia Release HIGH PRIORITY2ND April 2009 “If Premier Bligh and Minister Robertson are expecting a soft run to pass the proposed legislation to ban clearing of regrowth they had better think … Continue Reading
15th January 2008With only eight weeks to Queensland’s contentious local government elections, there are moves afoot to stage a Democratic Rights Day, thereby highlighting further public unrest over issues like forced amalgamations. The over-arching umbrella … Continue Reading
19th December 2007The overwhelming results of plebiscites on forced council amalgamations in Queensland have made it absolutely clear that the State Government has gone down the wrong path, says federal Nationals leader, Warren Truss. Mr … Continue Reading
11th December 2007The Bligh Labor Government cannot ignore the resounding opposition toforced council mergers being recorded in postal vote results releasedthis week, the Queensland Coalition said today. Shadow Local Government Minister Howard Hobbs said he … Continue Reading
10th December 2007Queenslanders outside the South-East affected by forced councilamalgamations have till Friday (December 14) to have their say, theState Coalition said today. Shadow Local Government Minister Howard Hobbs said while the ballot forthe six … Continue Reading
19th November 2007About 700,000 Queenslanders in 85 councils affected by the Bligh LaborGovernment’s forced council amalgamations will finally have a chance tohave their say this week by voting in local plebiscites. Shadow Local Government Minister … Continue Reading
8th November 2007 What seemed an odd throwaway line some 25 years ago goes to the heart of the State Government’s motivation to forcibly amalgamate local councils, says Nobby resident Kevin Perks. Mr Perks, a … Continue Reading
15th October 2007The Federal Election is the first chance voters in Queensland will getto have a say on forced council amalgamations, the Queensland Coalitionsaid today. Shadow Minister for Local Government, Howard Hobbs said revelations madepublic … Continue Reading
24th September 2007Over 700,000 people and 87 Councils have demanded a say on forcedcouncil amalgamations by engaging the Australian Electoral Commission(AEC) to conduct plebiscites of electors in their area, Shadow Ministerfor Main Roads and Local … Continue Reading
24th September 2007Over 700 000 people and 87 Councils have demanded a say on forced council amalgamations by engaging the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) to conduct plebiscites of electors in their area,” Shadow Minister for … Continue Reading
17th September 2007“The Warrego Water Auction should continue without further political debate,” Member for Warrego Howard Hobbs said today. “The Warrego water action scheduled for 18th September in Charleville and 19th September in Cunnamulla has … Continue Reading
12th September 2007New Premier Anna Bligh should go back to the drawing board on councilamalgamations and ensure communities have a genuine say in how they aregoverned locally, the Queensland Coalition said today. Deputy Opposition Leader … Continue Reading