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Queensland Conservation Council director Dave Copeman does not mince words at the cableway protest.

He directly addresses Andrew Powell Minister for the Environment and Tourism of Queensland and Premier David Crisafulli saying that if they proceed with their plans for Springbrook, they are doing something illegal

Queensland Conservation Council Joins Growing Opposition to the Springbrook Cableway

The campaign to protect Springbrook’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed rainforest continues to gain momentum.

In this video, Queensland Conservation Council Director Dave Copeman addresses supporters at a public protest opposing the proposed Springbrook Cableway, highlighting that the issue extends well beyond the local community.

For many residents, the debate is about far more than a single tourism project. It is about protecting one of Australia’s most significant natural landscapes from development that could permanently alter its environmental and cultural values.

Springbrook forms part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, recognised internationally for its ancient ecosystems, remarkable biodiversity and unique cloud forest environment.

Community groups have consistently argued that any proposal with the potential to affect these values must undergo the highest level of environmental scrutiny and genuine public consultation.

The Queensland Conservation Council’s involvement demonstrates that concerns about the cableway are now being recognised as an issue with broader environmental significance for Queensland—not simply a local planning dispute.

While recent Council decisions have halted further publicly funded investigation into the cableway, campaigners point out that the proposal itself has not been permanently ruled out, and they remain committed to ensuring that any future plans receive rigorous scientific assessment before decisions are made.

For supporters of the campaign, the message is simple:

Springbrook is a World Heritage cloud forest—not a theme park.

Protecting its unique ecology today will ensure future generations can continue to experience one of Australia’s most extraordinary natural places.

Thank you for your direct words and your support Dave Copeman