As accusations fly about who did what and when Member for Burdekin, Dale Last MP, has met with locals in Glenden who believe time is fast running out when it comes to securing the town’s future.
Mr Last has called on the Resources Minister to convene an urgent meeting of major stakeholders and emphasised the need for all parties to focus on the people who call Glenden home.
“I spoke with residents of Glenden on Friday and their message is clear,” Mr Last said. “By the time the government’s so-called solution has any effect it will be too late for Glenden.”
“The Minister needs to urgently convene a meeting that includes Mayor Vea Vea, myself and senior representatives from both Glencore and QCoal. My suggestion is that we don’t leave the room until a solution is agreed to.”
“Mayor Vea Vea’s commitment to work with QCoal is a departure from what we have seen in the past and sets the example that we need to put the past behind us and work together.”
Mr Last said the priority must be people; not politics.
“There has never been consensus on the way forward despite a raft of groups focussed on Glenden’s future,” Mr Last said. “Instead of trying to blame someone or make it someone’s problem to fix, let’s do the right thing and find a solution that will actually work because the demise of Glenden gets closer with every day we continue on the current path.”
“I’ve been prepared to work in a bi-partisan manner since 2017 and the evidence of that is meetings with Labor Ministers, including the current Treasurer and requests to meet with others including the current Premier.”
“All the locals I spoke to want is for everyone to put their egos aside and work cooperatively. Let’s just sit down like community leaders and work on behalf of the people instead of hurling insults and accusations.”
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