opposition must not play politics with sw floods or flood appeal

Premier Anna Bligh has called on Deputy Opposition leader Tim Nicholls not to play politics with the South West Queensland floods. The Premier's comments come after Mr Nicholls called a press conference today to claim that use the word Premier in the titled of the relief appeal 'politicised' it.

"The people whose homes are underwater for the third time in two years don't care what the appeal is called," said the Premier. "To try and discredit this fund just moments after it opened is heartless and it could have serious consequences. It's irresponsible.

"These Queenslanders need our help. Just as they have to rally their strength once again we must rally to help those in need. They are not interested in political bickering. "I have a job to do and I intend to get on and do it. This is not a game. People's lives are being upended again. It's almost too much to bear and my message to the opposition is to back off and back this fund. "Every dollar will be directed toward helping Queenslanders in need. That's the bottom line"

Premier Bligh said the generic Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal was created to provide a faster and more efficient administrative response to a direction to establish a public appeal to provide relief from natural disasters. "The generic appeal fund has been used ever since and the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal is the legal name of the trust which was established in March 2000," she said.

"The name would be the same no matter who is Premier. It is not political and I assume the title is used to flag the official nature of the fund which receives international donations and donations from interstate. "It is a bit rich for an opposition who sent the unelected candidate for Ashgrove to Roma to try and capitalise on this disaster to make these claims."


MEDIA CONTACT: Premier's Office on 07 3224 4500

How to make a donation to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal-

Financial donations can be made by:

1. Credit card

·To make a donation using your credit card, call 1800 219 028 or visit www.qld.gov.au/floods.

·Donations of $2 and over will be tax deductible.

·Donations will be held in a fund and distributed to communities affected by the flooding.

·Donations will appear on your Credit Card statement as 'Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal'.

2. Visiting a bank branch

·Donations can be made at any Queensland branch of The Bank of Queensland (BoQ), Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, NAB or Suncorp.

·Advise the bank that you want to make a donation to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal.

·Donations of $2 and over will be tax deductible.

·Donations will be held in a fund and distributed to communities affected by the flooding.

·You will be able to use your deposit slip as proof for tax purposes.

3. Internet banking

·You will need to have internet banking set up with your financial institution.

·Donations of $2 and over will be tax deductible.

·Donations will be held in a fund and distributed to communities affected by the flooding.

·The account details for donations are:

oAccount Name: Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal

oBSB: 064 013

oAccount number: 1004 1278

·Once your transaction is complete, you should record the receipt number for your transaction. If you do not receive a receipt number, contact your financial institution.

·If you would like a receipt for tax purposes, please forward a request, with proof of donation to:

Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal

C/O Department of the Premier and Cabinet

PO Box 15185

City East QLD 4002

4. Mail

·You are welcome to post a cheque donation - please do not send cash.

·Donations of $2 and over will be tax deductible.

·Donations will be held in a fund and distributed to communities affected by the flooding.

·Cheques should be made payable to:

The Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal

ABN: 69 689 161 916

·Cheques should be posted to:

Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal

C/O Department of the Premier and Cabinet

PO Box 15185

City East QLD 4002

PREMIER: OPPOSITION MUST NOT PLAY POLITICS WITH SW FLOODS OR FLOOD APPEAL
 Premier and Minister for Reconstruction
The Honourable Anna Bligh
06/02/2012

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Publish Date: 07 Feb 12

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