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With a long family history that goes back many generations in this area it pains me to see the impact that government neglect is having on our area. The two major parties are simply not up to the job anymore. I can no longer sit back and watch this happen and have decided to run for the state seat of Cairns.

It is time we had a voice in parliament again, not puppets of faceless party machines from Canberra. By posting media releases on this blog the people of Cairns can determine if we have policies and concepts that they agree with.

I ask you to join me in ensuring that Cairns and Far North Queensland gets a fair go.































Tuesday, September 27, 2011

$15million man pays farmers 0.45c,yeah that's fair

What a disgrace. The head of Coles after his company has an increase of 21% in profits during the much hyped GFC, he actually gets paid over $15million. Now I don't begrudge anyone earning a quid, but this bloke is responsible for his company offering FNQ farmers $0.45/litre for their milk. That price is not sustainable.
His company is currently selling the milk they get from their southern suppliers in the no name brands for $1/Litre. This is designed to cripple the industry and reduce the demand for the branded milk which uses FNQ produced milk. If there is no demand for it, which is what happens if everyone keeps buying no-name milk, they will be forced into taking the unsustainable $0.45/litre or walk off their farms.
So going back to the original point his company had an INCREASE of 21% in PROFITS, during the GFC and on top of the fact that they pay this bloke $15million.

Dick Smith is calling for this bloke to give back to the community. Stuff that, just pay the farmers a decent price Coles/Woolies.

http://www.news.com.au/business/dick-smith-calls-on-mcleod-to-give-back/story-e6frfm1i-1226147998673?sv=6e6d8bcb92cadbaeeb68e2017daedc1e#.ToGmm09n5S8.twitter

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