Activists in a flap over bats
TOBY VUE that can be verified by the Bats and Trees Society of Cairns,” he said.
“That’s one thing we’re calling on the deputy mayor to correct the record and stop misleading people.”
Mr Holland also said the dispersal program being “hailed the most successful dispersal program in Australia is quite the hyperbole”.
“Initially they were going to do five days, but council will continue until August. The problem with that is that it creates a lot of stress. It’s chronic stress that’s the killer,” he said.
In response, Deputy Mayor Terry James declined to comment in relation to Mr Holland’s criticism.
Cr James said the program was “still going to plan very well”.