Water fluoridation in Queensland, why not? Timing, circumstance, and the nature of 'The fluoridation of public water supplies Act (1963)'

During the last 52 years, almost all Queensland authorities have refused to implement artificial water fluoridation. Once again, the argument that Queensland is different suggests a cultural explanation for its fluoride status. This paper argues, however, that the reason lies with the Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act 1963 (Qld), which gives real power to the minister for Local Government, local authorities and 10 percent of electors, who can all request a referendum on fluoridation proposals. This law has given opponents of fluoridation tactical advantages, which they have used consistently