risked doing harm by extending the duration of crown-of-thorns outbreaks.

Both Col and Margie McKenzie knew of that report, but it was not handed on to the Marine Park Authority or the Department of Environment until Dr Engelhardt spoke publicly about his views earlier this year.

"Not being aware of the wealth of information on the frequent failings of past COTS controls, shows a remarkable degree of incompetence," Dr Engelhardt told the ABC.

"Being aware of this information, but choosing to ignore it, is clearly negligent."

Divers have played a big role in helping to combat the starfish. ( ABC News: Robin McConchie )

Ms McKenzie told the ABC she didn't tell her colleagues at the Marine Park Authority about the findings because of her conflict of interest.

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Capitol Insider - March 21, 2011

March 21, 2011

Senate Passes Budget

Last week, normal legislative activities in the Senate slowed or even halted as a result of the budget. When the Senate budget was introduced, it was clear that instead of balancing the budget by borrowing money, deferring payments to schools or resorting to other accounting maneuvers, the Senate was proposing to