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Bob Brown Claims Traveston Impact report is being kept secret

Photo Traveston Crossing near dam site from ABC web site

Greens leader Bob Brown says the Queensland Government is keeping secret about a draft report on the impact of the proposed Traveston Crossing dam in south-east Queensland.

On Wednesday the 17th  Bob Brown moved in the Senate  for the Queensland Coordinator General's draft report on the Traveston Dam to be made public by Environment Minister Garrett within the week.

Today, answering Senator Brown's question on the Traveston Dam, Mr Garrett ducked a reply on whether he would release the report but indicated he will keep it secret (see attached).

"The public has zero assurance that Garrett will seek public comment on the final report," Senator Brown said today.

"I am happy that the Coalition and Greens are both working to get a better public outcome."

"I think Warren Truss would do better to join my efforts to stop the Traveston Dam rather than scratching his sore over political decisions on preferences made last year. The public deserves better," Senator Brown said.