Paper Petition

To the Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of
Queensland.

The petition of electors of the Division of Cook draws to the attention
of the House the infringement of the rights of the people of Weipa and
the negative impact on tourism and subsequently the economy of Weipa that
will occur if the Draft - Napranum Community Alcohol Management Plan
(Draft NCAMP) is accepted and implemented.

Your petitioners therefore request the House amend or delete the
following paragraphs from the Draft NCAMP:

1. That paragraph 1 be amended to read: The Deed of Grant In Trust
area of the Napranum Community is to be a dry area with the exception of
those recognised camping, fishing and recreation areas, including their
access routes. Those areas to be excluded are: Pennefather, Stones
Crossing, Red Beach and Bouchat.

2. That paragraph 2.15 is deleted: Unless a map highlighting the
identified areas is provided and accepted by the people of Weipa.

3. That paragraph 2.16 is deleted: Restrictions on the sale and
consumption of alcohol through Weipa’s liquor outlets is an infringement
of our rights and is not consistent with other parts of Queensland.

4. That paragraph 2.18 is deleted: Closure of the Shopping Centre
liquor outlet will be an inconvenience for the locals and tourists alike.
It provides the “one stop” convenience for locals and the 500 campers
located in the nearby camping ground. Furthermore, there is no evidence
to suggest that this outlet causes problems.