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Former One Nation candidate for Whitsunday Deb Lawson has axed the Australia Day protest on Keswick Island, citing safety and planning issues.
Hundreds of people had registered their interest to attend the event, which came in response to concerns over the island’s Chinese management.
In a statement posted to the Keswick Island Reclaim Aussies Rights Facebook page, Ms Lawson confirmed the protest had been scrapped.
“I’m sorry to have to say that (the) Keswick Island Australia Day 2021 event is now cancelled,” she said.
“I have been in discussion with Queensland Police and the discussions, submissions and approvals I have to meet makes it impossible for this to go ahead as I am the sole person who is liable.