1,143 people signed Save Magnetic Island Camp petition

In just 10 days a total of 1143 supporters of the Magnetic Island Camp signed the petition to keep the Magnetic Island Active Recreation Centre open. Thank you every one for such a brilliant effort.

   692 - e-petition
   451 - paper petition
 1143 - Total
   109 - signatures on the paper petition were invalid

Total Valid Signatures 1034

The e-petition closed on 28 November and was tabled in parliament today Thursday 29 November 2012. It will be referred to the for Recreation, Steve Dickson MP this week. A response is due on the 7th January 2013, 20 days after the camp is closed with staff either retrenched or laid off.

The camp is traditionally closed for December and January but staff were always on site during this period.

The paper petition will be presented to the Member for Townsville, John Hathaway MP, to be tabled in parliament on our behalf.


We will have more news and information about further action over the next few days. Meanwhile go to;
“Opposition leader says Hathaway should resign over Rec Camp closure” Magnetic Times and click on
The Magnetic Times for the full story with comments, and check out the other stories while you are there.

Now we wait for a response.

On behalf of the kids, thank you

David Crusty Herron
Spokesman
Save Magnetic Island Camp Group
savemagneticislandcamp@gmail.com

“Opposition leader says Hathaway should resign over Rec Camp closure” Magnetic Times

Annastacia Palaszczuk the leader of the Queensland opposition, visited Magnetic Island on Friday 23 November, to discuss the closure and decommissioning of our recreation camp and disaster recovery facility.

Photo by James Sullivan used with permission

“Opposition leader says Hathaway should resign over Rec Camp closure” 

Extract; Magnetic Times article 25 Nov 12 George Hirst

Queensland’s Leader of the Opposition, Annastacia Palaszczuk, visited Magnetic Island on Friday and called on our local LNP Member, John Hathaway, to resign for not representing the Magnetic Island community’s calls to stop the government from closing the Magnetic Island Recreation Camp at Picnic Bay.
The visit by the Opposition Leader adds extra energy to the campaign to fight the camp’s closure and is likely to draw the Island issue into the broader state-wide, political arena.

Annastacia Palaszczuk told Magnetic Times of the wider interest the camps closure was having due to the impact it will have on school students from other parts of the state - particularly in Mount Isa.

Read the full story in the Magnetic Times

On November 26 John Hathaway MP wrote in response to the Magnetic Times article. Mr Hathaway put the governments' line. Read his response and those of others in the article comments. 

And feel free to state your views - for or against - join the discussion. 

The government is reading the Magnetic Times

Thank you Magnetic times for your unbiased reporting

Annastacia Palaszczuk leader of the opposition, visits Magnetic Island to help save our camp

Annastacia Palaszczuk the leader of the Queensland opposition, visited Magnetic Island today, Friday 23 November, to discuss the closure and decommissioning of our recreation camp and disaster recovery facility.

Read more in the Magnetic Times online

But first, if you haven't already you have until 12 Midnight tonight,
Wednesday 28th November to show your support

Sign the e-petition now.

 

Click here to find out more ways to help

Save the Magnetic Island Camp our Recreation Centre and Disaster Recovery Centre from Closure

Don't Decommission Magnetic Island Camp! Our only Disaster Relief & Recovery Centre

Decommissioning is not an option.  Decommissioning the Magnetic Island Active Recreation Centre and  only designated Disaster Relief & Recovery Centre with no alternate facility available is not an option for this year’s cyclone/wet season. The Centre cannot be decommissioned. The decision to decommission the centre was made without consideration of regulatory guidelines

 Premier Newman, Minister Dickson and Senior Bureaucrat Ashton got it wrong!

To ensure that the centre will continue to cater to the school visitor groups that traditionally makes up the major market segment and incoming revenue source and that the centre stays online as the island’s relief & recovery centre there are only two options. The first (1.) will not happen leaving the second (2.) as the only acceptable option
 
The camp either stays open under government control to operate as it has and the cancelled bookings to be restored OR

The Camp stays open under government management to operate as it has. The cancelled bookings are to be restored with the government continuing to manage the camp during a transitional operating period until  the private operator takes over after 1 July 2013 -

Premier Newman & Minister Dickson Decommission Magnetic Island's Only Disaster Relief & Recovery Centre

Premier Newman & Minister Dickson Decommission Magnetic Island's Only Disaster Relief & Recovery Centre

 

It has become painfully obvious that the Newman government is paying lip service only to having the Magnetic Island Recreation Centre continue in its current roles. That is firstly as an Active recreation Centre for kids & other groups, and secondly, the most important priority at this time, as Magnetic Island's only designated disaster relief & recovery Centre.

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There are no designated, public cyclone Shelters or places of refuge on the island.

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The decommissioning of the Magnetic Island centre effectively place the lives and wellbeing of Magnetic Island residents and visitors at risk in the event of a disaster such as cyclone or severe flooding.
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The Magnetic island facility is the only one that has the capacity to provide a temporary home for residents homeless as a result of a disaster. It sleeps 100 but has the capacity to sustain at least another 50. The kitchen can cater for 200 or more. There are 6 other Emergency facilities on Magnetic Island, these are evacuation centres only, but there is only one capable of sustaining families in the event of a disaster and the post period.

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Recreation Minister Steve Dickson’s callous statement in the Townsville Bulletin Monday 12 November has made the government's position quite clear. He "could not guarantee the facility would be in a usable condition during a cyclone" And that designation of disaster recovery centres was the responsibility of the Townsville City Council.

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Minister, the 'designation of disaster recovery centres' may be the responsibility of the Townsville City Council but, Mr Dickson, how can the Council 'designate' a facility when the only suitable property on the island  is being closed and decommissioned?

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The state government has no right to place the well being of Magnetic Islands Residents and visitors at risk. Cyclone season is upon us, We may or may not have a devastating cyclone or flood situation but it is the government’s duty of care to ensure that this facility remains  on standby. Not to decommission it. If the worst happens we will hold the state government responsible.

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Send a message to the people who closed  and decommissioned our Relief & Recovery Centre at 

The Magnetic Island Active Recreation Centre, Our camp!
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Click on the names to send your email to...
 

Campbell Newman, Premier, Steven Dickson Recreation Minister, 

Rob Ashton Senior Bureaucrat Department of Communities.

and last, and least 

John Hathaway MP member for ??? representing ???

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And sign the petition before 28 November 2012

 Sign Here

Save Our Magnetic Island Camp

Protestors hit out at Newman’s decision to close Magnetic Island camp

 Protestors hit out at Newman’s decision to close island camp

from The North West Star
By Kim Waters
Nov. 19, 2012, midnight

PROTESTORS gathered at an emotional rally yesterday to save the Magnetic Island Active Recreation Centre from state government closure.

Save our Magnetic Island Camp campaign organiser and protestor Jody McLaughlin said she would fight until the end to keep the camp open.

"December 20 is the closing date," she said.

"If nothing happens by then drastic measures might have to be taken.

"I can't say much but if people go over there and chain themselves to fences, we won't be stopping them from doing that if that's what they want.

Read more here in the North West Star

Many of the school groups will cancel, postpone, reschedule or relocate their annual camp visits incurring additional costs for hard pressed families and disruption to school programs.

 Protestors gathered outside the camp yesterday in a unified fight against state government's closure of the Magnetic Island Active Recreation Centre

Sign the e-petition now. 

Save the Magnetic Island Camp our Recreation Centre and Disaster Recovery Centre from Closure

Locals pitch protest to save rec centre - Townsville Bulletin - Save magnetic Island Camp

Locals pitch protest to save rec centre
Townsville Bulletin - Save magnetic Island Camp

 EMMA CHANNON  |  November 19th, 2012

"ABOUT 60 Magnetic Island residents rallied at the Active Recreation Centre in a move of "people power" yesterday, to try to keep the centre's doors open.

Led by local identity David "Crusty" Herron, the group gathered to try to send a message to the State Government, summed up on the placards that were waved about: "Save our camp".

Former state member for Townsville Mike Reynolds, who helped save the centre in 2008 when then-premier Anna Bligh threatened its closure, said "people power" would save it again.

 "The camp has a dual role," Mr Herron said  "The first is for our kids, but the second, with the onset of the wet season, is an essential emergency facility."

Read the whole story in the Townsville Bulletin

Read more about the Newman Government's closure of Magnetic Island's
Only Disaster Relief & Recovery Centre in the

Save Our Magnetic Island Camp Blog

Islanders protest over Recreation Camp closure - in the Magnetic Times

November 18th 2012

"About 80 Magnetic Islanders and friends gathered at the front of Magnetic Island Recreation Camp at Picnic Bay today to show their support in keeping the camp open."

Read the whole story in the  Magnetic Times 

Story and photo: Melanie Coutts


Read more about the Newman Government's closure of Magnetic Island's
Only Disaster Relief & Recovery Centre in the

Save Our Magnetic Island Camp Blog

and farcebook-team blog

Sign the e-petition now. Save the Magnetic Island Camp our Recreation Centre and Disaster Recovery Centre from Closure

Save the Magnetic Island Camp our Active Recreation and disaster Recovery Centre from closure.

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You may sign only once

Do not sign both the e-petition & a hard-copy petition

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Mount Isa Council joins fight to save the Magnetic Island Camp

Mount Isa Council joins fight to save camp spot
By By Kim Waters
Nov. 15, 2012, midnight

MOUNT Isa's leaders will fight a state government decision to close the Magnetic Island Active Recreation Centre, saying the camp closure was detrimental for kids in the North West.

At yesterday's Mount Isa City Council meeting mayor Tony McGrady carried a motion for council to support the Spinifex Parents and Citizens Association in their push for a reversal of the state government decision.

Cr McGrady said council would also write to other schools in the region, requesting their support.

He said the Magnetic Island camp was often the first chance for Mount Isa kids to experience the surf and sand.

"Education is about reading, writing and arithmetic, but it's also about personal development," Cr McGrady said...

Read more...

Save Magnetic Island Camp! LNP pays lip service to disaster management!

 It has become painfully obvious that the Newman government is paying lip service only to having the Magnetic Island Recreation Centre continue in it's current roles. That is firstly as an Active recreation Centre for kids & other groups, and secondly as Magnetic Island's only designated Disaster Relief & Recovery Centre and the major facility of 6 designated evacuation centres. 

There are NO designated Public Cyclone Shelters and NO Places of Refuge on the island

The Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing's Expressions Of Interest document, page 2, makes this very clear. ~ see extract below post.

Mr Dickson we are aware that your government via the Department of Communities is currently reviewing the Magnetic Island Active Recreation Centre's designated role as our only relief and recovery centre. We understand that the review will be finalised on the 30 November 2012.

We also understand that this review was initiated to remove any blockage to the government's plan to divest itself of the camp. We remind you that the Department of Communities may only do this after consultation with the *LDMG in accord with the current Queensland Evacuation Guidelines for Disaster Management Groups. Sections 1.3; 2.1; 10.2; 10.7.

To remove the Magnetic Island Centre from the current list of designated Recovery Centres available at the beginning of a cyclone season can only be seen as the Newman governments dereliction of their duty of care showing an outrageously blatant disregard for the island community's welfare.

~ The EOI process Page 2 extract

"The department is decommissioning three Active Recreation Centres as part of the Queensland Government’s current cost savings initiatives. These centres are located at Leslie Dam (via Warwick), Magnetic Island (near Townsville) and Yeppoon (near Rockhampton).
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The Queensland Government wants the centres to be managed by suitable organisations where there is a demonstrated community benefit. This could involve continuing the existing sport and recreation activities currently conducted on the sites and/or undertaking similar or other activities which have a demonstrated community benefit.
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The department is conducting an Expressions of Interest process to identify organisations interested in the future management of these sites, where the use provides a demonstrated community benefit.
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Proposals to operate the sites should be developed on an “as is where is” basis with the successful organisations assuming full responsibility for the sites. This would include responsibility for the costs of operating and maintaining the sites.
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The department’s intention is for the sites to be leased to new operators with the type of lease (eg. trustee, freehold or leasehold) and term of lease (eg. 5, 10 or 30 years) to be considered further once the Expressions of Interests are received. Further information on the proposed lease arrangements for the sites will be made available in the second stage of the Expressions of Interest process."

 *(local Disaster Management Group)

Mount Isa MP Robbie Katter takes our cause to parliament!

Today, Tuesday 13 November. Robbie Katter MP KAP tabled documents and questioned the house about the validity of the closure of our Magnetic Island Camp.

Mr Katter today emphasised the importance of the Magnetic Island Active Recreation Centre in it's dual role as a an educational, recreational and developmental facility for the kids and for our community as an essential Disaster Management Facility.

Read the Townsville Bulletin Wednesday and watch this blog for More....

Don't forget!

 Click the link & Sign the e-petition

http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/e-petition?PetNum=2012

Attend the Rally 2pm Sunday 18 November 2012

outside the Camp at Picnic Bay 


Express your views & opinions, keep up to date with Magnetic Island's only fully online newspaper
The Magnetic Times  

Help Robbie Katter to help us!
 

Robbie Katter KAT

Phone: (07) 4743 5149

Fax: (07) 4743 3386

Email: Mount.Isa@parliament.qld.gov.au

Email: Mount.Isa.Cloncurry@parliament.qld.gov.au

http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/en/members/current/list/bio?member=Katter+Robert

Don't Close magnetic Island Camp Mr Dickson MP LNP! You are Wrong!

 You've got it wrong Mr Dickson MP LNP

The Minister for Recreation Steve Dickson is determined to see the only Disaster Evacuation and Recovery Centre is closed and decommissioned. Mr Dickson and his bureaucracy need a reality check. They have got it all wrong.\
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In today's Townsville Bulletin his spokeswoman made the following statement, "The designation of a disaster recovery centre on magnetic island is a council responsibility. It is important to note that the Magnetic island Active recreation centre is not cyclone rated and was not used  as a disaster recovery centre during Yasi".

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Of course the designation of a disaster recovery centre on magnetic island is a council responsibility. The LDMG (Local Disaster Management Group) is headed up by the council. They are required to select appropriate facilities suitable for  extreme situations. The camp is the only island facility is the major Evacuation Centre that has the prerequisites necessary for it's role. Relief and Recovery.
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An evacuation centre is a designated building specifically selected as a location not anticipated to be adversely affected by the hazard. Evacuation centres should be pre-determined and clearly categorised for event suitability. It is important to note that an evacuation centre is not suitable for use as a public cyclone shelter during a cyclone event but would be utilised for accommodation after the cyclone has passed. It is not a designated shelter. There are currently no designated shelters on Magnetic Island.

Sign the e-petition to Save Magnetic Island Camp & Disaster Evacuation & Recovery Centre

.At last the e-petition is up and running. 

Special thanks to Robbie Katter MP Mount Isa who sponsored our official e-petition

Can you please sign it using the link 

http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/e-petition?PetNum=2012

Note: Only QLD residents can sign it

Now forward it on to your friends.

Thank you

KATTER SLAMS PLANS TO CLOSE CAMP FOR BUSH KIDS

 8 November 2012

KATTER SLAMS PLANS TO CLOSE CAMP FOR BUSH KIDS

 
The closure of the Magnetic Island Active Recreation Centre is a huge blow to children of the North West, says Member for Mount Isa, Rob Katter.

The Newman Government has just announced their decision to de-commission the sport and education camp, along with centres at Yeppoon and Leslie Dam, and is calling for expressions of interest to operate the camps.

“The government is totally out of touch with the needs of rural and remote communities.

“Magnetic Island camp has been a huge boon to thousands of North West students over the last 28 years,” Mr Katter said.

“I went to that camp and so did thousands like me.

“For many of the students it is the first time they’ve seen the sea or been on a beach, or even travelled to an island.”

The camp which was started by volunteers in 1946 had been a haven for children with diabetes, cancer, disadvantaged children and those with Camp Quality.

“Spinifex State College takes over a hundred students there for 10 days every year and now it has no suitable camp venue for next year.

“It’s part of their curriculum and is central to life skills and human relationship building for those year 11 students. “For many, it is the highlight of their school life. “And the Newman Government wants to take that away from our bush kids, for the sum of $220,000 a year.”

Mr Katter said the previous government had spent $1.5 million on the camp just last year and now it would be shut at the end of the year, for six months until a new operator was found.

“Already 35 bookings for next year have been cancelled.

“It just defies commonsense to shut down such a pristine and professionally run facility that only needed a small subsidy from the State to run.

“This is yet another knee-jerk decision to save a paltry amount, that will impact severely on rural and remote communities.”

Mr Katter said the government should work on the principle that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. “This facility was operating perfectly well, with a small subsidy from the government which was justified as it contributed to the health and well-being of thousands of children and teenagers from the bush.

“Now they’re putting an excellent resource at risk by closing it down – even if it is temporarily.”

No Evacuation & Recovery Centre for Magnetic Island

The closure and decommissioning of the Magnetic Island Active Recreation Camp means there will be one less major Disaster Evacuation centre and NO Relief & Recovery Centre on Magnetic Island.

As you are undoubtedly aware Premier Campbell Newman has made a decision to close and decommission our camp on the 20th December 2012. The issue has wider ramifications than the a deplorable act disenfranchising 1000s of school children their inalienable right to access educational, recreational and personal developmental facilities not available to them at their locations throughout the region.

The Camp has a clearly defined dual role. The first being for the kids and other groups using the camp, and secondly but most important for Magnetic Islanders with the impending onset of the Wet and Cyclone Season the camp provides an essential Emergency facility.

The closure and decommissioning of Magnetic Island's major Evacuation centres and the only Disaster Management Relief and Recovery centre effectively place the lives and well being of Magnetic Island residents and  visitors at risk in the event of a disaster such as cyclone or severe flooding.

The Magnetic island facility is the only one that has the capacity to provide a temporary home for residents who may be homeless as a result of a disaster. It sleeps normally 100 but has the capacity to sustain at least another 50. There are 6 other Emergency facilities on Magnetic Island but only one capable of sustaining families in the event of a disaster. The Picnic Bay Camp.

Recreation Minister Steve Dickson statement in the Townsville Bulletin Monday 12 November has made the government's position quite clear, he "could not guarantee the facility would be in a usable condition during a cyclone"

Designation of disaster recovery centres may be the responsibility of the the Townsville City Council but, Mr Dickson, how can the Council 'designate' a facility when the only suitable property on the island  is being closed and decommissioned?

Mr Dickson we are also aware that your government via the Department of Communities is currently reviewing the Magnetic Island Active Recreation Centre's designated role as our only relief and recovery centre. We understand that the review will be finalised on the 30 November 2012.

We also understand that this review was initiated to remove any blockage to the government's plan to divest itself of the camp. We remind you that the Department of Communities may only do this after consultation with the LDMG.

The state government has no right to place the well being of Magnetic Islands Residents and visitors at risk in the event of an emergency situation. Cyclone season is upon us, We may or may not have a devastating cyclone or flood situation but it is the state governments duty of care to ensure that the facilities are on stand by. Not to close them down.

Don't close our camp!

Have your say at the Rally at 2pm  on Sunday 18 November 2012

Meet outside the camp, Birt Street Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island

Express your views & opinions, keep up to date with Magnetic Island's only fully online newspaper

The Magnetic Times 

How You Can Influence Decisions About the Magnetic Island Camp

How You can you  influence decisions about the Magnetic Island Camp

Contact Your Government Representative

Your representative will probably have an office not far from where you live. Drop into the electorate office, make an appointment, make a phone call, write a letter, send a fax, e-mail a message – let your representative know what you think.

Contact your local, state or federal representative to:

• let them know what you think
• get advice or help
• pass on a suggestion or good idea

You can find contact details for your State representative here.

Sign a Petition

A petition is a document that states a concern and asks that something be done to improve the situation. Members of the community sign the petition to show their support. The more signatures the better. If someone asks you to sign a petition and you support the idea – sign it.

Petitions are tabled in the State and Federal Parliament. They tell our representatives how members of the public are feeling about an issue. In Queensland, the relevant Minister must respond to a petition within 30 days.

• Our e-petition is online and closes on the 28th November 2012. 

Click Here & Sign now..

Write a Letter to or Text the Editor or Phone Talkback Radio

If you want other people to hear about your concern or good idea, a newspaper may be prepared to publish a letter from you in the "letters to the editor" section. Look in the newspaper for details on how to do this. You can also phone talkback radio if they are discussing a relevant topic.

Radio: 4K1G,  ABC,  4TTT,  4KZ

Inform the Media

Newspapers, television, and radio are the main way that information is spread – to us and to our representatives. If you feel that you have been disadvantaged or have something worthwhile to tell, consider contacting the media. They may choose to use a journalist to report your story to the community.

Attend or Organise a Rally

In Australia you have the right to protest. It is legal to attend or organise a rally or meeting to express your view on an issue. Protest can be a powerful way of sending a message to your representatives, and often attracts media attention. Although it is legal to express your opinion by attending or speaking at a rally, make sure that you obey laws about behaviour in public places. The Police have been advised about the our Rally

Save Magnetic Island Camp Rally

2pm Sunday 18 November 2012 

Use Social Media & Blogs

Save The Magnetic Island Camp already has a Facebook page - Click here. Or use your own Facebook site to let others know what is happening and to get them involved. And of course there is the Save Our Magnetic Island Camp Blog.

For More Information on 

'How You Can Influence Government Decisions' 

Click Here

Contact

David: 0437 341 129

Jody:  0435 808 208

savemagneticislandcamp@gmail.com



Express your views & opinions, keep up to date with Magnetic Island's only fully online newspaper
The Magnetic Times 

Save Magnetic Island Camp Rally 18 Nov 2012

The kids of the region invite you to the...

For more information go to

Save our Magnetic Island Camp Blog 


Express your views & opinions, keep up to date with Magnetic Island's only fully online newspaper
The Magnetic Times 

Save Magnetic Island Camp - MPs Contact List Queensland

'Save the Magnetic Island Camp at Picnic Bay' MPs Contact List Queensland

Email  the Members of Queensland Parliament from the list below

• Don't be rude
• In your own words let them know why you think the camp should stay open
• Briefly tell your own story about how you benefited from the camp
• Ask them for a reply
• Mark your email as 'High Priority' and request a 'Read Receipt'
• If you do not receive a reply email them again

Here are some points you might also speak about in your email.

• Our Camp provides viable access to Magnetic island for essential educational, personal development and recreational experiences
• The Camp is the most effective Emergency Management Centre on Magnetic Island. It's role is as a major Evacuation  Centre and the only Relief & Recovery Centre is pivotal.
• The Camp is the only one on the coast of Oz that has the Great Barrier Reef System on its doorstep
• The Camp recently underwent massive refurbishment
• Why decommission the camp if the government intends to have private enterprise or management group run it?
• Why were no tenders/expressions of interest called for an operator before the camp was decommissioned?
• Importantly Why was there no transition period to allow time for calling of tenders/expressions of interest?
• Camp Clients provides a boost to the tourism industry on Magnetic Island, highlighting the unique environment of Maggie, benefiting the attractions and businesses and basic infrastructure eg; Sealink Ferry Service, Sunbus Bus Service. Many of those who stayed at the camp have returned later as tourists  with friends and family

• In the light of new information received, we believe that expressions of interest may be called in the near future. If this is the case then the camp must not be closed in the interim. Continuity must be assured.

You will also find contact links information for other relevant bodies organisations and 

Townsville City Councillors

If there is a group, body, organisation or individual you believe may help save our camp let us know.

The List

Includes phone, fax websites and facebook

Premier Campbell Newman LNP

Phone: (07) 3366 6000 

Fax: (07) 3366 6202

Email: Ashgrove@parliament.qld.gov.au

Email: thepremier@premiers.qld.gov.au
Web: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/en/members/current/list/bio?member=Newman+Campbell

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Steve Dickson LNP

Minister for National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing - 

Responsible for Recreation Camps

Phone: (07) 5450 1115

Fax: (07) 5453 7802

Email: Buderim@parliament.qld.gov.au

Email: nprsr@ministerial.qld.gov.au

Web: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/en/members/current/list/bio?member=Dickson+Steven

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Steve.Dickson.MP

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John Hathaway LNP

Member for Townsville

Phone: (07) 4772 4711

Fax: (07) 4721 2097

Email: Townsville@parliament.qld.gov.au
Web: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/en/members/current/list/bio?member=Hathaway+John

 http://www.johnhathaway.com.au/

http://www.facebook.com/hathawaylnp

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David Crisafulli LNP 

Minister for Local Government

Phone: (07) 4725 4166

Fax: (07) 4725 419

Email: Mundingburra@parliament.qld.gov.au

Email: localgovernment@ministerial.qld.gov.au

Web: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/members/current/list/bio?member=Crisafulli+David

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Jan Stuckey LNP

Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and Commonwealth Games

Phone: (07) 5598 1387
Fax: (07) 5598 18
Email: Currumbin@parliament.qld.gov.au
Email: Tourism@ministerial.qld.gov.au
Web: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/en/members/current/list/bio?member=Stuckey+Janet
http://www.facebook.com/jann.stuckey

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Hon Andrew Powell LNP

Minister for the environment

Phone: (07) 5435 2013

Fax: (07) 5435 2165

Email: Glass.House@parliament.qld.gov.au

Email: environment@ministerial.qld.gov.au
Web: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/en/members/current/list/bio?member=Powell+Andrew

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John-Paul Langbroek

Minister for education, training and employment

Phone: (07) 5538 9833

Fax: (07) 5538 5560

Email: Surfers.Paradise@parliament.qld.gov.au

Email: Education@ministerial.qld.gov.au

Web: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/en/members/current/list/bio?member=Langbroek+John-Paul

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Jack Dempsey LNP
Minister for Police and Community Safety

Phone: (07) 4152 1476
Fax: (07) 4152 8726
Email: Bundaberg@parliament.qld.gov.au
Email: police@ministerial.qld.gov.au
Web: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/en/members/current/list/bio?member=Dempsey+John
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JackDempseyMP?sk=wall&filter=2

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Robbie Katter KAT

Phone: (07) 4743 5149

Fax: (07) 4743 3386

Email: Mount.Isa@parliament.qld.gov.au

Email: Mount.Isa.Cloncurry@parliament.qld.gov.au

http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/en/members/current/list/bio?member=Katter+Robert

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Shane Knuth KAT

Phone: (07) 4091 5861

Fax: (07) 4091 4675

Email: Dalrymple@parliament.qld.gov.au

Email: Dalrymple.Charters@parliament.qld.gov.au
http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/en/members/current/list/bio?member=Knuth+Shane

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Annastacia  Palaszczuk,ALP
Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Minister for Justice and Attorney-General, Industrial Relations, Education, Training and Employment, Tourism, Major Events and Commonwealth Games

Phone: (07) 3372 3207

Fax: (07) 3372 6881

Email: Inala@parliament.qld.gov.au
http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/en/members/current/list/bio?member=Palaszczuk+Annastacia

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Curtis Pitt, ALP
Manager of Opposition Business, Shadow Minister for Treasury and Trade, Energy and Water Supply, Main Roads, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Sport and Recreation
Mulgrave

Phone: (07) 4056 3175

Fax: (07) 4056 3340

Email: Mulgrave@parliament.qld.gov.au
http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/en/members/current/list/bio?member=Pitt+Curtis

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Townsville City Councillors

Go to; http://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/council/councillors/Pages/default.aspx

Townsville Enterprise Ltd

Go to; http://townsvilleenterprise.com.au/homepage.aspx

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Ewen Jones MP Federal Member for Herbert

hone: 07 4725 2066   |   Toll Free: 1300 661 567 (Qld only)
Fax: 07 4725 2088
Email: ewen.jones.mp@aph.gov.au

http://www.ewenjones.com.au/
http://www.facebook.com/ewenjonesmp

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Save Magnetic Island Camp 

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Save our Magnetic Island Camp

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has decreed that he will close the Magnetic Island Active Recreation Centre, our camp, on 20 December 2012. We are people who believe that the reasons given are not valid and that the camp should remain open.

The Mount Isa High School is one of many schools throughout the region and beyond whose kids look forward to and save for their time on Maggie experience.They feel so strongly about the closure they have led the way in the fight for what is their right! Visit their page Save the Magnetic Island Camp on Facebook.
These kids and others need your Help!

Over 30 school and other groups already booked will now be denied economically viable access to Magnetic island for essential educational, personal development and recreational experiences.

Four of the seven camps throughout Queensland are going to be or have been closed. Our nearest Active Recreation Camps for 2013 are located at; Lake Tinaroo, just North of Cairns; Currimundi an hour north of Brisvegas, and Tallebudgerra on the Gold Coast.

Mr Newman has decreed that as of the 20 December 2012 the gates of the Magnetic Island Camp will be locked! The camp has been deemed to be not financially viable. Information obtained from various government websites and parliamentary records suggests that this decision may not have been based on valid figures or some essential factors may not have been considered. Confirmation is being sought.

Action is currently being taken by individuals and various community bodies & groups to save our camp, to keep it open. Information is being gathered, petitions are being prepared, lobbying is underway. Things are happening...

But what can you do in the meantime?

Go to the following site, Local Members of Parliament and as soon as possible let the MPs who are supposed to represent us know what you think and want to happen.

Keep up to date with The Magnetic Times the island's online online newspaper, and please, express your views and opinions.

Tell your friends get them to join us.

And please, share your own personal experiences on the Save Magnetic Island Camp Facebook Page

We care the government doesn't...


Well done Mount Isa High!