Common Sense the Winner at Wild Rivers Forum
A complete turnaround in approach to the discussion of the impending Wild Rivers legislation exposed the majority of concerns and goals of all parties involved are shared. Common ground and common sense were the winners at a July Wild Rivers forum held in Longreach.
The forum was organised by the Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD) with the intention of bringing Mayors and senior executives of the seven local councils in the RAPAD region together to listen and to have input into the Wild Rivers legislation discussion.
Voices of:
Ed Warren – Winton Shire Mayor and Chair, RAPAD Board
Kelsey Neilson – Boulia Shire Councillor, DCQ Board and Georgina Diamantina Catchment Committee
John Te Kloot – AgForce member
Leon Zanker – Australian Floodplain Association
