The Queensland Labour Government (QLG) by way of the Queensland Resources Department(QRD), the Goondiwindi Regional Council (GRC) and Bigambul Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) have been in discussions for the past 5 years. These discussions have resulted in 95% of Toobeah being given to the BAC as aboriginal freehold this includes the Toobeah common, Toobeah dump, Toobeah rodeo ground, Toobeah Hall reserve and access to all recreational areas as well as future prospects of town sewerage, portable water supply etc.

 These discussions have all been confidential and have not included any community consultation. It appears this is the first effort of the QLD Labour Government to push through treaty legislation which prior to the voice referendum was supported by both sides of politics in QLD. It took 70% of QLD voting no to division by race to make the QLD Liberal/National party (LNP) change their position and withdraw support for treaty.

It would appear from the LNP’s silence at this moment that they may well still support the treaty process. We need QLD to help the LNP find their voice and stand up for our values and way of life. Please support our petition and efforts to ask for community consultation and help save QLD in the process. Toobeah today, your town tomorrow!