A little over two years ago, I had The Quod Project set for exhibition at a major, government run
venue. The Rottnest Island Authority then made a legal threat to the venue ( Text in previous blog )
The venue cancelled the exhibition & it took one year to get another venue to agree to take it, stipulating there would be no mention of the legal threat made during the course of the exhibition at their venue; another government run institution.They support The Quod Project but don't want to be seen to be critical of the RIA, so out of respect to them, I complied. Now that the exhibition period has past, I believe it is my duty to show the collusion that still exists in the protection of Rottnest Island as a happy holiday destination & The Rottnest Lodge brand ( the Quod is now part of the accomadation at The Lodge). Greater public awareness of the history of the Quod building is NOT desirable as it WILL cause loss of revenue to the private operator (which is the Commonwealth Bank!)
The threat, in verbatim text email (Wikirottnest!!), was baseless & stupid but insidiously effective. I want us to see how we still suppress our history, in our backyard, to protect our good old Rottnest holidays. Go Perth! Keep those skeletons in the closet. When you book into The Lodge next time, sleep well.
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