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Monday, 16 January 2012 12:07

Asbestos & our kids still 'not a priority' for Bligh

The Bligh government's horrifying asbestos mis-management has again been exposed as today we learn four high school students found traces of the deadly substance in their science kits.

LNP Shadow Minister for Education Dr Bruce Flegg said this Labor Government had failed to take asbestos seriously, and the Premier's own track record on asbestos in schools was appalling when as Education Minister in the Beattie Government, she claimed in 2005 removing asbestos in our schools 'was not a priority'.

"Labor is dangerously exposing our children to asbestos," said Dr Flegg.

"The Bligh government should be protecting our children and ensuring their safety.

"Parents won't buy the Bligh government's self-indulgent claim Queensland has the most transparent asbestos guidelines, especially when they've been caught out again deliberately trying to hide the presence of asbestos in schools from parents," said Dr Flegg.

"Why did the Bligh government refuse to make a public statement about the discovery of asbestos in science kits?

"It would seem Labor chose to keep the revelation under wraps to avoid adverse publicity, especially following more Queensland Health scandals including Joel Barlow's alleged $11 million fraud.
"Students, parents and teachers deserve straight answers and confidence in a State government that will put the interests of the school community before political interests and cover-up.

"We are still seeing far too many examples of children and teachers who are exposed to potentially deadly airborne asbestos fibres.

"The claims today are another shocking indictment on the Bligh Government and proof they are content to play Russian roulette with the lives of students and teachers," said Dr Flegg.

"The CanDo team is committed to restoring accountability in government.

"We will revitalize front line services for families," Dr Flegg said.

Bruce Flegg

Bruce Flegg

Bruce Flegg is the Minister for Housing and Public Works and your Member for Moggill.

Prior to being elected to the Queensland Parliament in February 2004 and after serving his country as a regular army officer in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corp Bruce was a family GP in South East Queensland for over 20 years.  He was a well respected and successful businessman.  He holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Sydney University and holds an F Fin qualification as an associate of FINSIA.  Bruce also has a strong interest in cycling, Australian art, gym, business and finance.

Bruce represents the electorate of Moggill and lives in the electorate in the suburb of Brookfield.  He has four sons.  He has a strong belief in the importance of hard work and the importance of family.

Since being elected in 2004 Bruce has been a member of a number of Parliamentary committees.  He was also Shadow Health Minister, Leader of the Liberal Party until December 2007 and Shadow Treasurer.  After this in 2008 Bruce had a period on the backbench focussing on the issues in his own electorate of Moggill.  Those issues have substantially revolved around local transport.

In March 2009 Bruce was appointed as the LNP’s Shadow Minister for Education and Training. 

In April 2011 Bruce was appointed as Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships. Bruce retains the Shadow Ministry for Education.

 

Electorate Contacts

Email  moggill@parliament.qld.gov.au 
Phone 07 3378 8020
Website   moggill.net

 


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