A Queensland MP is facing criticism for speaking at a gathering of conspiracy theorists who erroneously claim vaccines cause stupidity and fire ant bait is harmful to fetal brain development.
Steve Andrew says he was booted out of One Nation due to the party leader's dissatisfaction with his "work ethic".MP Steve Andrew faces criticism for speaking at a event run by conspiracy theorists spreading misinformation about Australia's fire ant treatment.
Speakers at the event, which was attended by about 50 people in Brisbane's Botanic Gardens, made debunked claims that chemicals used in fire ant treatment were harmful to fetal brain development and killed dogs and bees.Queensland Agriculture Minister Mark Furner said the groups were spreading dangerous misinformation.
"Mr Andrew did not hear any of the statements you are referring to. He left immediately after his speech to catch a flight." He told the crowd Pauline Hanson was dissatisfied with his "work ethic" and had "booted" him via a cold email.)Stop The Toxic Fire Ant Program spokesperson Sarah McGuire erroneously claimed that the chemical pyriproxyfen, used in fire ant treatment, was linked to microcephaly.
Ms McGuire told ABC Radio Brisbane that in her view landholders should have the freedom to choose whether or not they treated their property for fire ants. spokesperson confirmed the signs and letters were not legally binding. Stop The Toxic Fire Ant Program has uploaded video of their members yelling at fire ant eradication officers.
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