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Call on Federal Government to start an independent Federal investigation into activities in the Gladstone Harbour

SPEECH TO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 19 SEPTEMBER 2011.  MEMBER FOR FLYNN KEN O’DOWD MP Mr Speaker I rise today to speak on a matter of vital importance, not only to Central Queensland but to the whole of Australia. A major public health scare has emerged in Gladstone. The State Gove... ... (20-Sep)

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O’Dowd seeks urgent Federal inquiry into harbour health

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has called for an urgent Federal Government inquiry into the condition of Gladstone Harbour following yesterday’s shock announcement of a temporary fishing closure because of contamination fears. Mr O’Dowd said he had been seeking an independent review of water q... ... (19-Sep)

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Commerical Fishermen in Gladstone Harbour

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd confirmed today that he has had several representations from concerned fishermen in relation to water quality in the Gladstone Harbour.   “I have heard of crabs and prawns presenting with a variety of lesions and growths.  I’ve had fishermen tell me ab... ... (22-Aug)

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O’Dowd concerned over marine deaths

Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has again emphasised the need for stringent environmental controls over the coal seam gas industry and associated dredging in Gladstone Harbour following this week’s funding announcement for the third major  Liquified Natural Gas plant on Curtis Island. ORIG... ... (01-Aug)

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