Free Brekky BBQ

The LNP-dominated Brisbane City Council (BCC) has handed over public land - the former Stafford Bowls Club - to Brisbane Racing Club (BRC). They plan to install 76 pokie machines, without community consultation or transparency, failing to go to tender for the site. 

What’s more, the QLD Labor Government’s Commissioner for Liquor and Gaming appears to have waived the usual requirement for BRC to submit a community impact statement and advertise for community comment, choosing to fast-track the application for a gaming license. 

Both levels of government, from both major parties, support a commercial gambling interest, BRC, using public land to line their pockets at the expense of the local community. 

While the Greens don't accept corporate donations, the LNP and Labor have accepted more than $9 million in donations from the gambling industry over the last two decades. Last year, political donations from the gambling industry increased by 40% on the previous year. 

This is legalised corruption, and it’s caused Australians to have the world’s worst average gambling losses, about $1000 per adult each year, leading to greater amounts of suicide, domestic violence, crime & financial distress. 

We don’t want to see this happen in Stafford. Local residents have done an incredible job opposing this re-development, calling instead for a family-friendly community hub that will connect nearby sporting facilities and small businesses. 

Now we want to hear what you think should happen at the site, so please RSVP for our free brekky BBQ!
 

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stephen.bates.mp@aph.gov.au