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Federal Ministers will get details on Coast idea to protect beaches A CENTRAL Queensland plan to involve all levels of government in the protection of the nation's beaches will go to Federal Ministers this week. Member for Capricornia Keith Wright said he had preliminary discussions with senior departmental officers in Canberra regarding the proposition put forward by CrJohn Bowen for a 40-40-20 involvement in beach protection schemes by Federal, State and Local Government. "There are some constitutional problems with proposals, as most people know the State
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rightly holds to its rights to control and manage any matter that relates to land," Mr Wright said. "Part of Queensland's problem in the beach erosion area has clearly resulted from the inept administration by the State Government over many years in its allowing unfettered and unplanned development of its beach areas. "Many local authorities also must carry the burden of blame for the way some developments have proceeded. "Irrespective of this, there is a growing recognition at Commonwealth level, that unless the Federal Government becomes involved, before long, Australia will face a beach erosion problem of crisis proportion. "It is amusing that a number of State and Local Authorities, closely linked with the National Party, are now clamouring for Federal funds, but at the same time, refuse to give up any of their control in the decision-making process," he said. "Livingstone Shire chairman Cr John Bowen may find himself at odds with the National Party with his publicly stated support for Federal Government involvement in matters relating to Australia's coastline." He said under the constitution, the Commonwealth Government was only involved in such matters as waste disposal when it occurred at sea. "Obviously there is a need to rethink the whole issue of who should be responsible, both financially and in management terms, for Australia's coastline. "I'm confident the majority of people would welcome any positive involvement at Commonwealth Government level." Mr Wright said a number of conservation groups had also been pressing for increased Commonwealth say in the use of Australia's foreshores. "They are very much aware the State-run Beach Protection Authority is a toothless tiger that is poorly funded and has very little power. "I am pursuing the idea of a 40-40-20 financial involvement by all levels of government and have already suggested to Canberra that Central Queensland could be an experimental area. "However, I think when it comes to the State arena, the National Party will have its hands out for any money but will totally refuse to allow the Federal Government to be involved in the decision-making process. "There will be a real test on Cr John Bowen to convince his National Party friends that they should allow the Commonwealth Government to play a role in the management of our foreshores and I can only wish him luck." Mr Wright said there was little chance of getting a referendum through to give the Commonwealth any further powers in this area. "For that reason, if the Commonwealth were to be involved, it would have to be achieved by mutual, but legal agreement, from all levels of government. "The sad fact is that unless the Government becomes involved, coastal local aut horitieswill never have the financial base to work from to address the erosion problems that confront them. "In the long term, all Australians will be the losers."
Cancer benefit A CANCER Fund benefit night is at Ka, a Restaurant on Wednesday, May 3. nangr Book at the restaurant by Friday, Apri128 to be sure of a table. It has been organised by LivPilbury and most of the suppliers have donated goods.
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An occasional column by Bruce McGregor to explain the creation of the Coast's own TAFE College. Mr McGregor heads the organising committee
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THIS is the first column about the Capricorn Coast TAFE Centre and in future ones a member of the Capricorn Coast TAFE Centre College Community Council or someone from Rockhampton TAFE will explain the workings of a TAFE or what is happening with the Coast centre. The most important part of this column ... the Capricorn Coast TAFE Centre is a reality. A small group of people, under the chairmanship of Bruce McGregor, is currently involved in negotiations and decisionmaking to make sure the Coast has the courses it needs. There are two distinct stages. Stage one (proposed starting date, July3, 1989) is the introduction of a number of courses held in a number of different venues. Negotiations are underway to secure a suitable interim venue. Stage two (possible starting date, January 1991) is the construction of a permanent TAFE campus on the land fronting the new Rockhampton Road, west of the roundabout. Obviously the determination of stage two is dependent on the effectiveness of stage one. The interim College Community Council is seeking your assistance in making sure that stage one takes off in the right direction. We will provide the venue and make sure it is adequately equipped ... but we need to know what courses are in the biggest demand. In next week's Mirror and also on shop counters all over the Coast this week there is a questionnaire. There will be a series of these questionnaires, directed to specific groups, over the next few weeks. This first one is most important because it will give us an age break-down of people interested in courses; whether courses need to be part or full time or evening; when you would be able to start a course; whether you are interested in diploma, certificate or interest courses and, of course, what type of courses are needed on the Coast now and in the future. During the next few weeks, we will let you know the results of the questionnaire, explain the workings of a TAFE and the College Community Council.
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