Indigenous elder says they have become scapegoats in Lake Eyre debate

Sally Gall
Updated February 11 2020 - 12:01pm, first published February 10 2020 - 8:30pm
Pitta Pitta traditional owner Pearl Eatts is not happy with the way the Palaszczuk government has justified its proposed Lake Eyre Basin changes.
Pitta Pitta traditional owner Pearl Eatts is not happy with the way the Palaszczuk government has justified its proposed Lake Eyre Basin changes.

A traditional owner from Winton has accused the Palaszczuk government of scaremongering with its explanation for proposed changes to the Lake Eyre Basin Strategic Environment Area.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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