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For Immediate Release 20 November 2009
Green Groups Welcome Population Debate if it’s about Sustainability
Queensland Conservation (QCC) has welcomed both state and local government
announcements to review and debate population growth in Queensland. The State is
planning an SEQ Growth Summit whilst LGAQ will be reviewing population growth in 2010.
‘These initiatives must be designed with the intent of developing a sustainable population
strategy for Queensland,’ said Simon Baltais, from QCC
‘It’s not simply about shifting population from one region to another and creating new
problems. It is imperative that the carrying capacity of each Queensland region is fully
examined and identified first,’ said Baltais
‘From bar rooms to lounge rooms people are talking about the stress on essential services-
water, roads, energy and hospitals. They are talking about threats to their local environment
everywhere. This is largely a consequence of unsustainable regional expansion,’
‘The SEQ house is virtually full, and to date, the State government approach has been to
extend the house into the garden, across the veggie patch and over the swimming pool.’
‘This threatens our environment and quality of life. This approach must stop.’
Environment groups are urging all sectors of society to contribute and to put sustainability, the
environment and a healthy way of life first.
‘We are all stakeholders in this issue. Getting population right means a liveable future,
sustainably managed resources and a natural environment that is protected and respected.’
said Baltais
QCC has called for:
A National population debate through COAG
The development of a Sustainable Population Strategy for Queensland
A public inquiry into the carrying capacity of all Queensland regions
For More Info: Simon Baltais 0447 539 968
Toby Hutcheon 0419 664 503
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