Don’t Let The Burnett Bleed!

Don’t Let The Burnett Bleed!
March on Red Friday, June 8

PROTEST MARCH AGAINST FORCED AMALGAMATION OF RURAL COUNCILS AND THE DISREGARD FOR DEMOCRACY IN RURAL QUEENSLAND.

WHERE: GAYNDAH, LIONS PARK along ANZAC PARADE to JAYCEE PARK (where the protest RALLY will make statements of objection).

WHEN: FRIDAY 8TH JUNE (to be known as RED FRIDAY - symbolizing the bleeding of the bush).

TIME: MARCH will commence at Noon

In response to the Beattie government's ongoing failure to respond to the serious negative effects of the planned Forced Shire Amalgamations, a PROTEST day has been organised for the Burnett region.

A march to express of Burnett residents' fears and concerns for the repurcussions of sweeping changes to Local Government boundaries has been organised in response to widespread anger in the small rural communities in the Burnett region.

Friday 8th June has been dubbed "Red Friday" by organisers, and coincides with the GAYNDAH ORANGE FESTIVAL. Support is expected from MONTO, WONDAI, PROSTON,EIDSVOLD,GAYNDAH,CHILDERS,GIN GIN,and PERRY Shires, with residents of all shires affected invited to take part.

Among the issues to be aired will be employment issues, social consequences, more frail support systems and the threat to the very existence of many small towns which currently play a vital role in the Burnett region.

This is a grass roots action and the people and politicians of Queensland need to hear how amalgamation will impact on you, your family, and your town.

Buses will leave Monto Post Office no later than 10:00 am Friday morning. A bus is also being organised to take people from Eidsvold...

Participants should bring hat PLACARDS, FLAGS, BANNERS, with a clear simple message why you ARE PROTESTING. Organisers also recommend participants bring a folding chair, snack hat and water.


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