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August 1st, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda The Queensland opposition fears even more workers could face the axe when the state government merges three bulk water utilities later this year.
Queensland Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle announced on Wednesday the appointment of an interim board, including Noel Faulkner, Michael Arnett and Leith Boully, to oversee the merged company from January 1, 2013.
The South East Queensland Bulk Water Company Limited will be formed from the amalgamation of Seqwater, LinkWater and the SEQ Water Grid Manager.
The Queensland Water Commission will also be wound-up with most of its functions transferred to the department.
The minister told AAP it was “an important step in simplifying the complex and costly industry structure put in place by the former Labor government.”
About 700 full time employees work at the three utilities.
Opposition water spokesman Curtis Pitts says water workers deserve to know if they are facing the axe.
“A nice change would be for the Newman government to tell workers what their plans are, not the heads of boards,” he told AAP.
Mr Pitt said the government had already “legislated away” agreed conditions and entitlements for employees in water retail bodies.
“The premier and Mr McArdle need to outline if they plan to do the same for the 700 bulk water workers,” he said.
Mark McArdle would not confirm or deny any job cuts but said recommendations about staffing levels were a matter for the board to decide before advising the government.
“It is very premature to suggest the new board that only met today, let alone the government that is yet to receive its advice, should quantify potential workforce efficiencies,” he said.
“It is like putting the cart before the horse.”
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