Steven Miles says "common sense needs to prevail" and the government will work with the 'owners' of Instagram star Molly the magpie after the bird was seized by authorities.
Queensland Premier Steven Miles says "common sense needs to prevail" and the government will work with the "owners" of Instagram star Molly the magpie
Molly befriended one of the couple's pets, an English staffy named Peggy, and cute photos of the pair taken by Wells quickly went viral.But the unlikely friends were separated earlier this month, with the couple saying they were left with no choice but to voluntarily surrender Molly to the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation ."We had to surrender Molly to the Department of Science and Innovation as we had a small group of people constantly complaining to them.
"I think sometimes common sense needs to prevail, and in this instance, ensuring that they can legally take care of Molly is the best outcome for Molly as well as the family," Miles said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Queensland Premier Steven Miles weighs in after Instagram star Molly the magpie seized7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
Molly the magpie: Queensland premier backs return of Instagram-hit bird to couple after being seizedSteven Miles urges authorities to enable magpie to be reunited with ‘devastated’ Gold Coast carers and their Staffordshire bull terrier Peggy
Read more »
Premier Steven Miles says government will 'work with' influencers who illegally raised Molly the magpieA social media influencer couple that surrendered a bird named Molly to wildlife authorities earlier this month because they did not have the required permits have found the premier and a pro surfer in their corner in attempts to keep her.
Read more »
Queensland premier Steven Miles rejects plan for multibillion-dollar Olympic stadium in BrisbaneFormer lord mayor Graham Quirk’s review recommended a new $3.4bn stadium be built in Victoria Park instead of Gabba rebuild
Read more »
Trump threatens to get rid of 'nasty' Rudd if he wins presidencyRepublican frontrunner Donald Trump accused Kevin Rudd of being &x27;a little bit nasty&x27; and &x27;not the brightest bulb&x27;, during an interview
Read more »
Prisoner found after being 'accidentally' released from Sydney jailCorey Hastings was found in Bondi after leaving the Matraville prison yesterday in what&x27;s being blamed on an &x27;administration error&x27;.
Read more »