[Greens-Media] MEDIA RELEASE: Both Majors Short Sighted on Moreton Bay

[Qld Greens Media]

*QLD GREENS MEDIA RELEASE
Wednesday 6^th 2006*

*Both Majors Short Sighted on Moreton Bay*
The Greens have expressed disappointment today that both major parties 
have opted for short term electoral benefit over long term environmental 
and economic interests by failing to commit to no go zones in Moreton Bay.
Greens lead spokesperson Juanita Wheeler described the failure of the 
major parties to commit to no take zones as ignorant, politically 
motivated and short sighted.
“The major parties clearly have a three day planning horizon extending 
to Election Day rather than the 20 or 30 year planning horizon we should 
expect of responsible governments,” Ms Wheeler said.
The Greens point to the recently released study showing greatly 
increased fish stocks in the 'green' no-take zones of the Great Barrier 
Reef as evidence that these zones can be astonishingly successful in 
maintaining fish stocks whereas simply allowing unrestrained fishing 
will inevitably see those stocks decline.
“The James Cook University study clearly shows that no take zones will 
ensure the ongoing sustainability of the environment, recreational 
fishing and commercial fishing into the future – something I would have 
thought that every party would support,” Ms Wheeler said.
"While we are disappointed by the lack of vision from the major parties, 
this is clearly another example why people who are concerned about being 
able to take their children and grandchildren to enjoy Moreton Bay in 
10, 20 or 30 years time should be voting Green.”


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For further information please contact:


Juanita Wheeler
Candidate for Mount Coot-tha

Spokesperson, Queensland Greens

Mobile: 0402 487 110



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