A Queensland family is on the path to being reunited with their pet magpie after the bird was seized by authorities last month, Premier Steven Miles has revealed.
A Queensland family has received some"good news" from Premier Steven Miles in their bid to be reunited with their pet magpie Molly after the bird was seized by authorities last month.
Molly has since become a beloved member of the family, developing a special bond with Ms Wells and Mr Mortensen's Staffordshire bull terrier Peggy. Mr Miles announced on Wednesday he has been advised by the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation the family could secure an appropriate licence to keep Molly. "I've spoken to Reece and Juliette and reassured them Molly is in great spirits and is receiving good care.April 9, 2024
Ms Wells and Mr Mortensen have been fiercely advocating for Molly the magpie's return since he was seized at the beginning of March, calling on the Premier to intervene. Ms Wells and Mr Mortensen previously said they had a face-to-face meeting with officials at DESI to try and determine the"best path forward" in Molly's"best interest".
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