Colin commented on Geoff's question: “I think also we need to remember that anything added to our water supply will not only affect those who drink it but the wider environment. Fluoridating Brisbane and our major coastal cities’ water supply will result in tonnes of toxic chemicals pouring down our toilets, showers and sinks straight into the environment and onto the reef. How much are we talking about? A kilo of fluoride for every 100,000 litres of water. Brisbane’s average house or flat’s daily consumption on 1 July this year was 550 litres. At that rate, over a year each...”

Colin commented on Geoff's question: “Ms MALE (Glass House—ALP) (8.55 pm): I would like to say that I support the fluoridation of water because, on balance, I believe the benefits outweigh the perceived negatives. If any of the councils in my electorate choose to campaign for fluoridation, then they would have my full support for its introduction. I expect that any council wanting to introduce fluoridated water would give residents the chance to express their support or otherwise for the proposal before making a decision. If this bill is passed, fluoridation will be mandatory...”

Colin commented on Geoff's question: “We fluoride fighters are sick and tired of seeing thousands of tonnes of environmental pollutants being dumped illegally by Regional Councils under orders from the State government, aided and abbeted by the Federal government. This S6 Poison is usually called "natural fluoride" as it comes from rocks - what a lie - it is not natural, it is a substance that is created through the manufacturing of super phosphate fertiliser. The waste product - silicofluoride - is removed from the fertiliser as it is a growth retardent and an environmental...”