$1B coalition reef pledge not enough: KAP

Sally Gall
Updated July 4 2022 - 11:36pm, first published February 8 2022 - 7:00am
The Great Barrier Reef is benefiting from funding promises from both major political parties. Image: Shutterstock
The Great Barrier Reef is benefiting from funding promises from both major political parties. Image: Shutterstock

Queensland's peak bodies have welcomed the Morrison government's $1 billion, nine-year commitment to protecting the Great Barrier Reef, but Kennedy MP Bob Katter says it doesn't address real problems such as feral pig erosion or raw sewage at Cardwell.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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