Complaint sent to the Woodford Folk Festival

Dear Woodford Folk Festival oraganisers,I write regarding your inclusion of Meryl Dorey on your 2012 program.

Meryl Dorey and the Australian Vaccination Network’s platform is a complete denial of science and objective facts. Their ability to negatively affect the public health of the nation is enhanced by your festival giving them a platform, and by describing her as a “leading expert in vaccination.”

Ms Dorey is not an expert in vaccination, still less is she a leader in the field.

While you continue to accept her and other antivaccinationists for your program, and misleadingly promote them, I will not patronise the event. The health of my family and friends is too important to put it in harm’s way by attending.

I have written complaints to the Queensland Government, the ABC Sunshine Coast local radio station, Triple J and to Santos expressing my dismay at your actions, and displeasure that those organisations (which have a well known and long-term committment to public health in this country) continue to associate with your festival.

Yours faithfully,James C. McPherson