300-04 Unacceptable treatment shown to David Gill of the Mareeba Wild Animal Park

Eligibility - Residents of the State of Queensland
Principal Petitioner:
L Klingenberg
PO Box 536
MALANDA QLD 4885
Total Signatures - 4,701
Sponsoring Member: Rosa Lee Long MP
Posting Date: 22/04/2004
Tabled Date: 21/04/2004
Referred to: Referred Minister on 23/04/2004
Responded By: Hon Stephen Robertson MP on 02/06/2004
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

The Petition of the residents of the Tablelands draws to the attention of the house the unacceptable treatment shown to David Gill of the Mareeba Wild Animal Park and the apparent disregard the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy has shown towards deadlines, and the huge costs incurred by delays in the arrival of necessary permits. It appears that the Government is now acting in an obstructive manner towards Mr Gill.

Your petitioners therefore request the house to ensure the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy works with David Gill, by assisting him in every possible way, to get the Mareeba Wild Animal Park up and running urgently. This would include the removal of unnecessary permit conditions such as the castration of critically endangered species. Mr Gill is about to loose his livelihood due to actions taken by this government, and many jobs will be lost to this northern region unless prompt action is taken. This will also severely impact on the welfare and futures of all the animals now in his care.