North Queensland reacts to Rinehart's idea of giving islands to Musk
North Queensland tourism and business groups reacted to Gina Rinehart's proposal on June 19, 2026, to gift islands to Elon Musk for satellite launches. While some welcomed the idea, others raised environmental concerns over the region's pristine natural beauty. Local aerospace leaders acknowledged logistical challenges but expressed interest in further investment in the Bowen spaceport.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 01:39 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 01:50 UTC
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