Almost 2 years after the disastrous Brisbane River flood of 11 January 2011, flood victims are still waiting for the Queensland Government to acknowledge legal liability for the incredibly stupid actions of the Wivenhoe Dam engineers who were found by the Floods Commission to have departed from the strict requirements of the Dam Operating Manual from 8.00am on Saturday 8 January 2011.
Had those engineers not taken it upon themselves to give their number one priority to the protection of cows and low-level bridges around Fernvale rather than protecting thousands of homes downstream in Ipswich, Goodna and Brisbane, there is every likelihood of a completely different result - one far less serious than the tragedy which enveloped the two cities.
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers in association with litigation funder IMF Australia is the leading light in a potential class action against Seqwater and the State Government which promises to be the largest class action in Australia's history.
Potential claimants are urged to sign up with Maurice Blackburn to protect their rights.
Flood victims are waiting anxiously for a decision on the class action by Maurice Blackburn.
Meanwhile, Campbell Newman had a lot of soothing words to say before the state election about this issue but has subsequently ducked for cover when it comes to acknowledging the State Government's potential responsibility in the matter.
With his upcoming holiday at a secret location, Premier Newman would be well-advised to take a daily double dose of Epsom salts as he prepares himself for a massive class action in 2013.
His response to the commencement of any legal class action might be enough to make or break his government.
12.12.12
