Labor claim falls short
I REFER to the advertisement on page 11 ( TB, 15- 2- 18) which advises that Cathy O’Toole has delivered $ 100 million for Townsville water and Malcolm Turnbull has delivered nil.
I have to say I’m at a loss understanding the delivery of $ 100 million; where did Ms O’Toole get the $ 100 million from to deliver and deliver the $ 100 million to who?
Detailed in a media release from Cathy O’Toole, Labor, for Herbert News in May 2017, is the following: “There is currently a water taskforce examining the best water security solutions for Townsville.
“With this commitment we will ensure the hard work of the taskforce is matched with real action by a Federal Labor Government.
“Water is a critical issue for Townsville, and Labor’s hard working local MP Cathy O’Toole has been pushing hard for today’s announcement.
“With the right water infrastructure, Townsville can continue to flourish.
“Labor’s $ 100 million commitment towards the right infrastructure will kickstart the project and get work underway.
“Labor will use the funding to implement the findings of the taskforce, working with the State Government and local government to finalise the design and funding for the project. This will most likely include a second pipeline to provide additional water every day to homes and businesses in Townsville.”
From the above statement, it’s only a commitment from any future Labor Government, so how can the $ 100 million have already been delivered as the advertisement suggests or has Ms O’Toole made a donation from out of her own bank account? Totally misleading! Show me the money? DAVID THOUMINE, Cranbrook.