Paper Petition

To the Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland. The petition of electors of the Division of Cook draws to the attention of the House the infringement of the rights of the people of Weipa and the negative impact on tourism and subsequently the economy of Weipa that will occur if the Draft - Napranum Community Alcohol Management Plan (Draft NCAMP) is accepted and implemented.

Your petitioners therefore request the House amend or delete the following paragraphs from the Draft NCAMP: 1. That paragraph 1 be amended to read: The Deed of Grant In Trust area of the Napranum Community is to be a dry area with the exception of those recognised camping, fishing and recreation areas, including their access routes. Those areas to be excluded are: Pennefather, Stones Crossing, Red Beach and Bouchat. 2. That paragraph 2.15 is deleted: Unless a map highlighting the identified areas is provided and accepted by the people of Weipa. 3. That paragraph 2.16 is deleted: Restrictions on the sale and consumption of alcohol through Weipa’s liquor outlets is an infringement of our rights and is not consistent with other parts of Queensland. 4. That paragraph 2.18 is deleted: Closure of the Shopping Centre liquor outlet will be an inconvenience for the locals and tourists alike. It provides the “one stop” convenience for locals and the 500 campers located in the nearby camping ground. Furthermore, there is no evidence to suggest that this outlet causes problems.