Friends of Felton take their message to the Premier

40 members of the community action group Friends of Felton ambushed Premier Anna Bligh as she arrived at Toowoomba radio station CFM for a broadcast yesterday, reported the Toowoomba Chronicle. 

Despite her attempts to avoid politics in her radio appearance, Friends of Felton managed to ensure that at least the Premier was able to see the extent of community support for their campaign to prevent mining on good agricultural land.

Friends of Felton president Rob McCreath presented Ms Bligh with a report that outlined the potential for establishing renewable energy production in the Felton area. As MrCreath told the media: 

We don't often get a chance to put our message directly to the Premier.

So it was good today that we could give her the report in person.

Speaking to The Chronicle, Ms Bligh said the surprise protest was a “useful opportunity” to meet with Friends of Felton members and receive their renewable energy report. Ms Bligh said: 

I gave them a commitment that I would read it and I can tell you now that I will read it on the way back (to Brisbane) in the car.

The original article from the Toowoomba Chronicle is here.