Check out this short movie and see why the Qld DTMR made a phoney excuse for poisoning precious, health giving sacred Gumby Gumby trees.
Here below is their phoney excuse:
The Rockhampton Bulletin newspaper reported on Saturday 18 April 2020:
"A Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) spokesman said; "the roadside was cleared to keep drivers safe. As part of these contracts the roadside is maintained, which includes keeping a designated clear zone free from obstructions and vegetation regrowth", he said. "Providing an area within the road reserve clear from objects is a major safety initiative and benefits all road users, ensuring visibility for motorists."
Steve Kemp, Ghungalu Elder and former Woorabinda Mayor, disagrees with this phoney excuse by the Qld DTMR. "Gumby Gumby is culturally significant. It's a pretty important tree. One day they bulldoze it, the next day they've poisoned it. They should be contacting the local Aboriginal group."