Media Releases

Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Queensland Conservation (QCC) has welcomed the State Governments draft Integrated Transport Plan (Connecting SEQ 2031). However, planning for a projected 60% increase in population will make any necessary transport investment unaffordable. The plan estimates that $123 billion in capital costs and $102 billion in operational costs will be required to service this future population.

‘Our challenge to the government - in this consultation period - is to publish cost estimates for infrastructure based upon a stable population projection in South East Queensland,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC.

Tuesday, 10 August 2010

Conservation groups today welcomed the statement by the Australian Greens in support of a very large, world-class highly protected marine reserve in the Coral Sea and called on the two major parties to also commit to protecting this iconic marine area.

“This announcement acknowledges the truly unique environmental value of this region as well as its historical significance to our nation”, said Amy Hankinson, Coral Sea Spokesperson, Australian Conservation Foundation. “If this marine park were to be declared by the next federal government, it would be the world’s largest.” 

Friday, 30 July 2010

Vote for urgent change to save the Environment

Queensland environment organisations have released a joint position on the key environmental priorities for the next Federal government. They have called for urgent action to arrest the decline of biodiversity, to tackle dangerous climate change and build a safe and healthy future. 

Monday, 26 July 2010

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Wednesday, 23 June 2010

If SEQ is to avoid ecological catastrophe, become environmentally sustainable and more liveable, population levels must be stabilised and all new developments must contribute to reducing the regions ecological footprint, said Queensland Conservation.

‘Our future depends upon urgent transformation to a low-carbon and sustainable society,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC

Friday, 11 June 2010

An alliance of environmental organisations and North Stradbroke Island (NSI) resident groups is calling for the cessation of mining to protect the long term prospects of the island.

“Significant environmental, cultural and economic assets are contained within the un-mined natural areas of North Stradbroke Island/ Minjerribah. Protecting these assets will support cultural, tourism and recreational activities long into the future,” said Sue Ellen Carew of Friends of Stradbroke Island (FOSI)

“If the State Government chooses to renew the expired mining leases, the outcome will be jobs for the time being and the destruction of many of the island’s natural assets. It will be a tragic trade-off of the island’s long term viability for short term employment and profit-taking,” added Lavinia Wood, spokesperson for the Community Alliance for Responsible Planning (CARP) Redlands.

The alternative is the establishment of a national park to protect the island’s unique cultural and natural assets.

Tuesday, 08 June 2010

Queensland’s new waste levy will drive investment in resource recovery and create new green jobs according to the state’s peak environment group, Queensland Conservation.

‘Properly constructed this levy should double recycling rates in line with government targets.’ said Executive Director of Queensland Conservation, Toby Hutcheon.

‘Another positive is the $56 million for the acquisition of new National Parks that this waste levy will fund. A further $45 million over five years will be channelled into the government's Koala Response Strategy which is designed to halt the serious decline of South East Queensland’s koala population.’ said Hutcheon.  

Wednesday, 26 May 2010

Despite polls showing significant support for population stabilisation in SEQ (including a Galaxy Poll commissioned by the Courier Mail December 09), the State Government continues to ignore public sentiment on population, said Queensland Conservation.

‘At the Growth Summit, the general view was quite clear, participants were very concerned about the threats to liveability and environment from population growth,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC.

‘Today’s announcement proposing a further growth agenda and more greenfield developments simply reveals a government out of touch with its people and with little intention to listen.’  

Thursday, 20 May 2010

Monday, 29 March 2010

According to Queensland Conservation (QCC) tomorrow’s Queensland Growth Summit must keep in mind that as participants talk, koalas are dying and the SEQ region is declining.

‘According to the SEQ State of the Region Report 2008, our ecological footprint is getting worse, wildlife is in extreme danger and greenhouse emissions are escalating,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC.

Friday, 12 March 2010

Despite polls showing 60% of SE Queenslanders (Galaxy Poll December 2009) concerned that population growth is adversely affecting their liveability and environment, the Queensland Growth Summit plans to ignore their opinions said Queensland Conservation (QCC)

‘Based upon information we have received, we are giving the Summit a Triple S rating,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC

‘It’s a Sham, Sham, Sham.’

Thursday, 04 March 2010

A coalition of Australia‟s leading conservation groups today strongly backed the scientific case for protection of the Coral Sea.

The groups were responding to an unsubstantiated attack on the science underpinning the declaration of the area as a Conservation Zone by Minister Peter Garrett. The unfounded criticism comes in an industry report prepared by Dr. Ben Diggles, a consultant who has worked for one of the charter fishing businesses that operates in the Coral Sea.

The scientific value of a marine park in the Coral Sea has been publicly supported by some of Australia‟s top scientists including Professors Terry Hughes, Ove Hoegh-Guldberg and Hugh Possingham.

Friday, 12 February 2010

According to Queensland Conservation (QCC) the Queensland Water Commission draft Water Strategy is a prime example of ecological unsustainable development.

‘There are limits to the amount of water a region can provide its population. Despite, all the rhetoric it’s something the QWC has failed to recognise,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of Queensland Conservation
 

Thursday, 21 January 2010

North Stradbroke Island (NSI) miner, Unimin Australia Ltd is to appear in the Cleveland Magistrates Court this Friday, (22 /1/10) to face two criminal charges. 

The first charge alleges it removed and sold non-mineral sand from the Island without a permit under the Integrated Planning Act and the second that it did so without being registered under the Environmental Protection Act.

Environmental and community groups are seeking answers as to why more serious charges have not been laid to reflect the severity of Unimin’s alleged actions in removing and selling the sand without lawful authorisation.

Under section 45 of the Forestry Act, the sand is owned by the State. Unimin did not have a permit as required under that Act before sand can be taken and sold.

Friday, 11 December 2009

Queensland, one of the highest greenhouse gas polluting regions of the world, will stage a major rally calling for justice and a safe climate future on Saturday 12 December (Brisbane)

‘Walk against Warming is part of a global series of rallies by ordinary people fed up with inaction by the governments of the world,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of Queensland Conservation.

‘Climate change is happening and affecting millions around the world.’

‘In Australia, we have witnessed devastating bushfires, floods and cyclones that are costing our communities and our environment dearly. We call upon PM Kevin Rudd to negotiate a global agreement that will lead to a safe climate for all and give the future a chance.’ said Hutcheon.

Friday, 13 November 2009

Bligh Government must stop the banter and go back to Public Debate on Community Future

Wednesday, 11 November 2009

According to Queensland environment organisations, the Commonwealth Government decision to stop the Traveston Dam is a victory for the environment and could have far reaching consequences for our sustainable future.

‘Minister Garrett is to be congratulated. He has demonstrated his credentials by recognising that the environmental costs of this dam proposal were far to great for it to proceed, ‘said Toby Hutcheon Executive Director of Queensland Conservation and speaking on behalf of Queensland Conservation, The Australian Marine Conservation Society and The Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland

‘The Traveston Dam would have threatened endangered species and coastal ecosystems, inundated valuable agricultural lands and significantly added to regional greenhouse gas emissions.'

Friday, 30 October 2009

Like the fabled Emperor who tried to convince his people to admire his new suit when in fact it did not exist, the coal industry has been trying to convince the Queensland community that it too has a set of new, clean clothes.

‘The coal industries new clothes is so called 'clean coal'. It’s unproven, won’t lower emissions and now, according to the Commonwealth, not commercially viable,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of Queensland Conservation (QCC) .

‘It is becoming increasingly clear that Old King Coal is not wearing any clothes.’  

Wednesday, 28 October 2009

According to Queensland Conservation (QCC), the release of the House of Representatives report Managing our Coastal zone in a changing Climate has revealed flaws in the draft QLD Coastal Plan 2009 - currently out for comment.

‘The draft plan has projected coastal sea level rise at 0.8 metres by 2100, but the more likely rise is 1.5 metres, putting many developments in the vulnerable category,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC  

‘The State Government needs to immediately change this projection to reflect the latest science and prohibit development in vulnerable places.’

Thursday, 22 October 2009

Queensland Conservation (QCC) has challenged the State Government to tighten approval conditions to ensure that claims made for LNG are actually realised.

‘The Government’s Blueprint for Queensland’s LNG Industry is based around development of Curtis Island, with up to 8 proposals on the table, each with potential to impact local environments, local communities and significantly add to GHG pollution,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC.

‘The Government has acknowledged the potential effects and has committed to ensuring that each project will identify and mitigate any likely environmental impacts.’  

Wednesday, 21 October 2009

The 2009 Healthy Waterways Report card is by far the worst result to date. After 10 years of reporting on declining water quality and increased degradation, it’s time to act.

‘The rehabilitation of Moreton Bay is chronically underfunded. Since the program began the $20 million the State Government has committed to Moreton Bay and SEQ waterways amounts to nothing more than palliative care.’ said Simon Baltais of the Wildlife Preservation Society Queensland and Queensland Conservation.

‘We need over a billion dollars invested in fixing up the many problems, and we need that committed now.’

Tuesday, 25 August 2009

Sand mining operations on Moreton Island ceased in 1947 after campaigns by locals and conservation groups showed authorities the natural value of the island.

‘Tourism was one of Queensland’s major economic drivers and the Moreton Bay and Islands region offered great potential for tourism growth,’ said Tangalooma Island Resort Director David James.

‘Tangalooma is proof that the Moreton Bay Island group can develop sustainable tourism product.’

Thursday, 20 August 2009

The release of the Queensland ClimateQ strategy today signals that the Bligh Government is at least beginning to move on Climate Change according to Peak Environment Group, Queensland Conservation (QCC).

However, the question must be asked; will this strategy actually reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland?

“The answer is; probably not,” said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC.

“Queensland has the highest greenhouse emissions per person in Australia. We are also one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to the impacts of climate change. We have an absolute vested interest in reducing those impacts.

“This will only happen if the Queensland Government takes the lead to give us a safe climate for the future,” said Hutcheon.  

Thursday, 13 August 2009

A coalition of leading environmental organisations, including all state-based conservation councils today called on the Federal Government to de-couple the Renewable Energy Target Bill from the CPRS legislation so the bill can be passed by the Senate and investment in renewables can begin, creating thousands of clean energy jobs.

The groups also called on the government to re-draft its CPRS legislation to remove the massive subsidies for polluting industries and implement strong emissions targets that will properly respond to the climate emergency.

“The government should stop playing politics with the climate and kickstart investment in renewable energy by passing the Renewable Energy Target Bill,” said Mark Wakeham, Campaigns Director with Environment Victoria.

“The Renewable Energy Target should be decoupled from the CPRS and put to a vote this sitting. However, the legislation needs to be improved to ensure it achieves its targets for real renewable energy generation.” 

Friday, 31 July 2009

Whitsunday Council’s announcement that it will not introduce kerbside recycling is completely unjustified and the full analysis must be released, Total Environment Centre (TEC) and Queensland Conservation demanded today.

 “The Whitsunday Council needs to be transparent about what they have and more importantly, have not included in their analysis,” said Jeff Angel, Director of Total Environment Centre.

“The Mayor talks about the greenhouse impact of the use of diesel fuel but that’s not the full story. We want to know if Council has included the big carbon cost of methane emissions from landfills, and the benefits of recycling, which include more jobs, reduced carbon emissions, and energy, water and virgin resource savings in the economy. These things have major economic and environmental implications for the community.”

Tuesday, 28 July 2009

According to Queensland Conservation, the revised South East Queensland (SEQ) Regional Plan is an improvement but fails to address the results of the governments own State of the Region Report.

‘The State of the Region Report quite clearly shows a region heading towards ecological crisis so why plan for more unsustainable growth?’ said Simon Baltais, Spokesperson for QCC. 

‘What we need to see is a consistent regional plan that recognises the problems and solves them, not exacerbates them. 

Monday, 27 July 2009

With the imminent release of the Queensland Climate Smart 2050 strategy, Queensland Conservation (QCC) has called on the State Government to take the opportunity to make Queensland an efficient, clean energy and low emission state.

‘If this strategy fails to set targets for the future, it will fail just like the last one,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC

‘Queensland has the highest per capita greenhouse emissions in Australia. We are also one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to the impacts of climate change.’  

‘We have an absolute vested interest in reducing those impacts and this will happen if the Queensland Government takes the lead to give us a safe climate for the future,’ said Hutcheon.

Thursday, 11 June 2009

A series of compromises by the federal government on its pre-election commitment to take strong action on climate change has led to national and peak state-based environment organisations today uniting in opposition to the proposed emissions trading legislation.

An emergency meeting of the environment organisations, representing more than 400,000 Australians, in Canberra has also produced a new report outlining a suite of measures that can be in place within two years to put Australia within reach of halving its greenhouse emissions within a decade

The environment organisations involved are: The Wilderness Society, Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, Environment Victoria, Queensland Conservation Council, Nature Conservation Council of NSW, Conservation Council of SA, Environment Tasmania, Conservation Council WA, and Conservation Council ACT Region. 

Wednesday, 29 April 2009

CAIRNS (29 April 2009): A coalition of conservation groups today debunked several myths regarding the proposed Coral Sea Heritage Park.

“The proposed park is in a remote area that is visited by only the few anglers with the means to head out far into the open ocean,” said Mr. Steve Ryan, Marine Campaigner, Cairns and Far North Environment Centre.“A small number of recreational fishers have been misleading in their claims about the proposal leading to the end of fishing along the coastline. This is totally incorrect.”  

Tuesday, 21 April 2009

Long term economic recovery can only be built with investment in sustainable, clean and green infrastructure and technologies, according to Queensland Conservation (QCC).

‘The Parliament should use this term to set Queensland on a new pathway towards a green-led recovery,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC ‘The job creation potential of green infrastructure is enormous.

A recent ACTU/ACF study concluded that renewable energy development alone could create up to a million jobs in Australia over the next 20 years.’

Friday, 27 March 2009

Environment groups have called upon the new Bligh Ministry to set higher environmental standards than the previous government and act decisively to restore its environmental credentials.

‘A big message for Labor at this election was the level of voter dissatisfaction with its general performance including its attitude to the environment,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of Queensland Conservation

Friday, 20 March 2009

An alliance of environmental and community groups wants South East Queensland residents to demand the State Government stop destroying the region’s environment and quality of life with huge population increases.

Under the State Government’s Draft SEQ Regional Plan 2009-31, the population of the region would swell by another 1.3 million people within 20 years – to the same size as Sydney.

‘This massive planned increase in population will condemn SEQ to an ever-worsening quality of life and eliminate any chance we might have of living sustainably,’ said Simon Baltais, spokesperson for the alliance of groups that includes the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland, Sustainable Population Australia, the Nerang Community Association, Queensland Conservation Council, Sunshine Coast Environment Council, Gold Coast & Hinterland Environment Council (Gecko) and the Community Alliance for Responsible Planning (CARP) Redlands.

Friday, 20 March 2009

Queensland Conservation is very concerned that the scientific work that led to the protected Green Zones in Moreton Bay is being undermined.

Attached is an open letter from Professor Hugh Possingham of UQ, one of the many scientists involved in the work, correcting the mistaken belief that the Green Zones were based on nothing more than a ‘student essay’.

Thursday, 19 March 2009

Queensland Conservation ((QCC) and Wildlife Preservation Society QLD (WPSQ) have urged politicians to stop using the oil spill for political point scoring.

‘This is a terrible incident and the authorities on the ground need our full support and not the distraction of a political blame game,’ said Simon Baltais, Spokesperson from QCC and WPSQ

‘It undermines the work and confidence of those working valiantly to minimise the damage caused,’ said Baltais 

Tuesday, 17 March 2009

“While jobs and the economy have featured prominently in this election, the devastating oil spill off Moreton Island last week has reminded all Queenslanders that a healthy economy requires a healthy environment,” said Toby Hutcheon of Queensland Conservation, speaking on behalf of the groups. 

“We are looking for all parties to put forward strong policies to tackle climate change, reduce development pressures and protect our special natural landscapes, rivers and marine environments.”

Monday, 16 March 2009

Environment groups today called for the creation of a Moreton Bay Commissioner to oversee and coordinate government policy on Moreton Bay.

“The recent oil and chemical spill has highlighted the need to move forward with a current idea among stakeholders to appoint a Commissioner for Moreton Bay, “said Queensland Conservation spokesperson Simon Baltais.

“A Moreton Bay Commissioner would greatly enhance the preparedness of all levels of government and streamline their responses to natural and man-made disasters on Moreton Bay and its surrounds,” said Craig Bohm, National Campaigns Director for the Australian Marine Conservation Society.

Sunday, 15 March 2009

According to Queensland Conservation (QCC) both Labor and the LNP are still failing to understand the urgency of climate change and provide effective solutions. 

‘Queensland has the highest greenhouse gas emissions of any state in Australia, and neither party has put forward any effective policy that will change that fact,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC

‘Reducing greenhouse emissions means putting a stop to new emission-intense industrial development such as new coal mines,’ said Hutcheon.

‘For instance, the proposed Wandoan coal mine and its product will add 49 MT of CO2-e per year, one mine is equivalent to over 25% of Queensland’s total emissions.'

Friday, 13 March 2009

Environment groups have praised the multi-agency response to the Moreton Island oil spill and called for increased funding to the EPA and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for park protection and emergency response capacity.

'This terrible incident is a stark reminder that environment authorities must be prepared at all times and retain the capacity to respond to emergencies,’ said Queensland Conservation spokesperson Simon Baltais.

'The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and its staff deserve our thanks for their rapid response to this oil spill,'

Friday, 13 March 2009

On the eve of expected election announcements from the ALP and LNP this weekend, Queensland Conservation has called upon both major parties to make renewable energy a priority for the States future. ‘The world is going through a green energy gold rush,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC

‘In 2007 over $155 billion was invested globally in clean, renewable energies like wind, solar and geothermal.

‘The QLD 18% gas scheme has shown that mandated targets for specific resources do work, we want both political parties to commit to targets for wind (15%), solar (15%) and geothermal (10%) by 2020 at this election.’  

Thursday, 12 March 2009

Queensland Conservation (QCC) and Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland (WPSQ) have called for new Federal regulations on volatile cargoes passing through marine and coastal waters. The call comes after the MV Pacific Adventurer lost a number of containers of ammonium nitrate overboard and had part of its hull ruptured whilst steaming towards tropical cyclone Hamish.

‘This serious incident begs the question as to why this cargo ship was steaming towards a tropical cyclone in the first place,’ said Simon Baltais Spokesperson from QCC and WPSQ  

Tuesday, 10 March 2009

Queensland Conservation (QCC) has called upon Lawrence Springborg to reverse his decision to overturn the ban on uranium mining in Queensland.

‘Queensland’s uranium deposits are found in the very locations recently flooded,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC.

‘Queensland is already facing serious pollution problems from flooded coal mines, are we to add pollution from uranium mines to this list?’ asked Hutcheon.

Thursday, 05 March 2009

Queensland environment organisations have called for the next State Government to protect the environment and our way of life by introducing a Sustainable Population Strategy for Queensland.

‘Massive population growth and increasing consumption of resources are stressing out Queensland towns and cities and wrecking our environment,’ said Simon Baltais, spokesperson of Sustainable Population Australia (SEQ Branch)

Tuesday, 24 February 2009

Shoppers across southeast Queensland are being encouraged to choose locally grown produce through a timely campaign being undertaken by Queensland Conservation.

The Grow Local SEQ Campaign aims to increase the production and consumption of locally grown food across the region.

Campaign Manager, Samantha Morris says shoppers have an important role to play.

“Food from local farms is transported a shorter distance than food brought from interstate. This means it can be picked riper and needs less chemicals to preserve it on store shelves. Eating local foods means you are eating seasonal food that is fresher, with the economic flow on effect benefiting farmers and the environment,” Samantha said.

Tuesday, 17 February 2009

Queensland is still clearing more land than the rest of Australia combined, devastating wildlife habitatsand emitting millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas every year, WWF and QCC said today.

The Statewide Landcover and Trees Study reveals 235,000 hectares of bush was cleared in 2006-07 –about 60 per cent of the estimated national figure - accelerating the risk of extinction for hundreds ofnative species.

The leading conservation organisations said the Premier must immediately ban the clearing of allendangered and threatened habitats in Queensland, helping to fight the threat of climate change.

Friday, 20 February 2009

With so much doom and gloom around sustainability and financial crises, Queensland Conservation is developing an innovative campaign to support people to recession-proof their pantries and contribute to community sustainability.

The Grow Local SEQ Program aims to increase the production and consumption of locally grown food in Southeast Queensland. Grow Local SEQ Campaign Manager, Samantha Morris says growing your own food or buying food off local farmers is not only good for the environment, it’s good for the hip pocket, and for the hips.

Monday, 15 December 2008

Friday, 12 December 2008

All Queensland Conservation (QCC) wants for Christmas is a national target to stabilise greenhouse gas below 450 ppm (limiting temperature rise to approx 2 degrees above pre-industrial levels)

‘A strong national target is at the top of our Christmas list and with the release of the climate white paper next week we are likely to find out if we will get it,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC

Tuesday, 25 November 2008

Environmental groups today cautiously welcomed comments in Parliament today by Premier Anna Bligh regarding a postponing of the Traveston Crossing Dam, but called on the Premier to cancel the Dam outright and close the lid on the controversy

‘We have always said the Traveston Dam does not stack up environmentally, that it won’t deliver a reliable water supply and will inundate valuable agricultural land,' said Toby Hutcheon of Queensland Conservation (and speaking on behalf of the environmental organisations) 

Friday, 21 November 2008

Friday, 31 October 2008

Queensland Conservation (QCC) says the current design of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme is inadequate.

‘As the adage goes, you get what you pay for and what we are being sold is a lemon,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC

Thursday, 30 October 2008

Queensland Conservation has welcomed the Government’s decision to require coal seam gas companies to meet stringent new disposal criteria for any associated water.

‘To this point most coal seam water was being stored and often re-used without being tested. The Government's action goes a long way to addressing a number of potential problems for the environment and for primary producers,’ said Nigel Parratt, Rivers Project Officer of QCC.

Thursday, 02 October 2008

The establishment of an Office of Clean Energy reporting directly to Minister for Mines and Energy Geoff Wilson is a huge step forward, according to Queensland Conservation.

‘Renewable energy is the energy of the future and Minister Wilson should make a strong advocate for its development in Qld,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC 

Monday, 08 September 2008

Queensland Conservation Council (QCC) has congratulated Commonwealth Environment Minister Peter Garrett’s decision to stop the coal port at Shoalwater Bay.

‘This is a great decision which gives us hope that irreplaceable coastal wilderness areas like Shoalwater Bay are valued and will not be sacrificed in the name of increasing greenhouse gas emissions,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC

Friday, 05 September 2008

Queensland Conservation has called upon PM Kevin Rudd to step in and reject Ross Garnaut’s recommended 2020 greenhouse gas reduction target (10% by 2020 based on 2000 levels)

‘According to the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) if CO2 levels exceed 450 ppm in the atmosphere, the Great Barrier Reef is unlikely to survive,’ said Toby Hutcheon, Executive Director of QCC

Tuesday, 26 August 2008

Monday, 25 August 2008

Queensland Conservation has welcomed the moratorium on shale oil development as a sensible decision in the best interests of the local community, protecting the Great Barrier Reef and as a necessary step towards banning technologies that increase state greenhouse gas emissions.

Thursday, 31 July 2008

As the public consultation on the proposed SEQ 50 year water supply strategy closes Queensland Conservation is concerned that the Queensland Water Commission (QWC) is not taking a sufficiently broad view of future water supply needs.

Monday, 28 July 2008

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Wednesday, 11 June 2008

The Premiers intention to fast tracking more development - supposedly in the name of housing affordability - is further eroding community trust in her government, according to Queensland Conservation (QCC)

Thursday, 15 May 2008

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Monday, 17 March 2008

Queensland Conservation (QCC) today congratulated the State Government on committing to making the Tugun Desalination Plant carbon neutral.

Monday, 17 March 2008

Queensland Conservation (QCC) has sought first stage funding from the Queensland Government to construct an offshore wind farm for the Tugun Desalination plant on the Gold Coast

Tuesday, 11 March 2008

Queensland Conservation (QCC) is delighted that from July 1st the Bligh Government has set a fair price for domestically generated solar power.

Friday, 15 February 2008

Public announcements on relaxing water restrictions demonstrate that the QLD Water Commission (QWC) is out of step with community attitudes and does not have a clear plan for the future, according to Queensland Conservation.

Monday, 10 December 2007

Kevin Rudd must review Australia’s long term target for greenhouse gas reductions, according to Queensland Conservation (QCC)

Monday, 03 December 2007

Queensland Conservation has welcomed the very first act of the new Rudd Government, to ratify the Kyoto Protocol.

Wednesday, 21 November 2007

Kevin Rudd’s $1 billion Urban Water and Desalination Plan can’t offer a cent to the Tugun Desalination plant currently under construction on the Gold Coast, according to Queensland Conservation.

Tuesday, 30 October 2007

In a major report (The Queensland State of Waste Report) to be launched tomorrow, Queenslanders are revealed as the second worst recyclers in Australia

Monday, 29 October 2007

QCC has welcomed today’s announcement by Kevin Rudd of a $200 million rescue package for the Great Barrier Reef.

Friday, 12 October 2007

In a unanimous decision today, the QLD Supreme Court set aside a judgement made in the Land and Resources Tribunal (LRT). QCC had sought to have conditions imposed on a mine operated by xstrata Coal, to avoid, reduce or offset a proportion of its greenhouse gas emissions.

Friday, 22 August 2008

Queenslanders from across the State’s southeast are set to converge on Brisbane on Saturday for a protest march as part of a continuing push for politicians to do more to counter climate change.

Tuesday, 21 August 2007

The Deputy Premier’s announcement of tough new water saving measures is more reactive rather than proactive policy, according to Queensland Conservation.

Friday, 17 August 2007

Queensland Conservation (QCC) is delighted to announce that Greens Leader Bob Brown and Senator Andrew Bartlett of the Australian Democrats will address Brisbane’s Walk against Warming in Brisbane’s beautiful City Botanic Gardens.

Friday, 17 August 2007

While the debate around Council amalgamations councils will no doubt continue, there are positives associated with larger, more regionally based councils

Thursday, 07 June 2007

Whilst the State Budget is big on infrastructure projects it seems to have forgotten the essential natural infrastructure of the environment, according to Queensland Conservation

Sunday, 03 June 2007

The Queensland Climate Smart 2050 policy (announced today) should set about reducing greenhouse gas now, not praying that the coal industry can do so in 15-20 years time, according to Queensland Conservation.

Thursday, 31 May 2007

The QLD Energy Policy (released on World Environment Day weekend –this Sunday 3 June) is the opportunity for the Government to set state greenhouse gas reduction targets, according to Queensland Conservation.