[Greens-Media] Qld Greens Media Release: To fish or not to fish

[Qld Greens Media]

MEDIA RELEASE – REDLANDS 31st AUGUST 2006

*TO FISH OR NOT TO FISH*

Robyn Thomas – Greens candidate for Cleveland – notes the concerns of 
the Fishing Party.

She agrees wholeheartedly with their view that Moreton Bay is the heart 
and soul of our community, as are the fauna and flora of our lovely region.
Robyn appeals to people to think carefully before voting on a single 
issue like fishing as it does not address the real problem.
“Both the Federal and State Governments are major contributors to global 
warming through their promotion of fossil fuels. How hypocritical that 
they turn around and express concern for the future of fishing in the 
Bay,” she said.
“Even small changes in temperature can have a drastic effect on 
microorganisms in the ocean. These changes knock on through the food 
chain – a domino effect. The science is well documented.
“If we do not take steps to rectify climate change there will be far 
fewer fish to catch anyway. A vote for the Greens is the most effective 
way to protect the Bay for the future,” she said.


*Contact. Robyn Thomas; Mobile: 0414730106*


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State election Spokesperson. Juanita Wheeler 0402 487 110

Queensland Greens media spokespeople.

Climate Change and Indigenous. Drew Hutton 0428 487 110
Human Rights and Environment. Juanita Wheeler 0402 487 110
Transport and Planning. Greg George 0424 725 719

Queensland Greens campaign coordinator.
Ian Gittus 0422 542 370

Office 3846 0862
fax 3844 4654

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