West End Community Markets

Eligibility - Queensland citizens
Principal Petitioner:
Michael Petter
414 Bennetts road
NORMAN PARK QLD 4170
Total Signatures - 479
Sponsoring Member: Anna Bligh MP
Posting Date: 4/6/2009
Tabled Date: 4/6/2009
Responded By: Hon Stephen Robertson MP on 27/7/2009
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland
The petition of citizens of Queensland draws to the attention of the House to reports in the media about the cutting of at least 60 stalls from the West End Community Market on the basis of a State Government Recommendation. This will cause the unnecessary job losses of at least ninety people. This will cut income to stall holders who are often struggling financially and cause financial hardship to their families and suppliers. Your petitioners therefore request the House to review the State Government recommendations to the Brisbane City Council so as to avoid job losses at the West End Community Markets and maintain this important tourist attraction and the enterprises it supports.