"We need to put politics aside. We need to work with our enemies because water is the issue. Without water, Griffith dies."
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Speaking as a concerned resident, Dino Zappacosta says now is the time to stand up for our farmers, our business, our workers, by joining the Convoy To Canberra, working to #cantheplan.
The Griffith City Councillor and 'Build More Dams' committee president said there may not be another chance as good as this to show politicians from all parties that "enough is enough."
"People are frustrated. Go to Canberra and show the politicians that water is hurting you," he implored.
"Many people have tried, there have been many meetings of MDBA advisory committees coming around and they all want to hear what is the problem.
You are not pandering or appealing to the Labor, Liberal, but to all of them. Irrespective of your own political persuasions, now is the time to forget your politics.
- Dino Zappacosta
"But in my opinion, the best thing is - tell them yourself.
"There will be politicians from all parties there. You are not pandering or appealing to the Labor, Liberal, but to all of them. Irrespective of your own political persuasions, now is the time to forget your politics.
"This is a matter of life, or whether Griffith becomes deserted."
He said show up on their doorstep, and tell them to their face. Don't be silent any more.
"Petitions work to a certain extent. Letters work to a certain extent. Emails work to a certain extent. But they will be facing a multitude of people. We will show them our people power."
Mr Zappacosta will be heading to the capital city on the free bus provided by the Griffith Business Chamber, who have been strongly activating for absolutely everyone to come.
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Robert Quodling is the regional co-ordinator for the MIA for the convoy, facilitated and organised by the Speak Up 4 Water campaign. He is being assisted by Griffith's Leo Ieraci.
The convoy from across basin states will head to the nation's capital on December 2 and 3 for a peaceful protest.
They will be calling for a meeting with Prime Minister Scott Morrison to explain why they believe the Basin Plan either needs to be "ripped up" or paused and fixed.
For more information on how to participate contact Mr Quodling at robert.quodling.oz@gmail.com or 0455 337 349.
Mr Ieraci can be reached at leo-ieraci@bigpond.com or 0428 693 415.
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