Article: Qld:Don't allow freehold on Palm Island, says mayor


AAP General News (Australia)
08-28-2005
Qld:Don't allow freehold on Palm Island, says mayor

The mayor of Palm Island is against plans to allow people to buy and sell land on the
north Queensland island.

Mayor ERYKAH KYLE says it will only allow in developers to take over.

The 3,000 strong indigenous settlement was the scene of riots last year following the
death in police custody of a local man.

The island has been the subject of a report last week by MP for Southport and chair
of the Palm Island Select Committee PETER LAWLOR.

He has made 65 recommendations to tackle the island's many problems, including alcohol
and ...

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