Family in dog fight with state government to keep business running on Great Ocean Road

A family-run business, 12 Apostles Helicopters, is in a fierce battle with the state government looking to acquire 32 hectares of private land for a tourist development, a move which would cripple the helicopter business on the Great Ocean Road.

Owner of the business and helicopter pilot, Richard Kesseler, is not happy with the state government’s intentions.

“We want to keep this coastline like it is for everyone to appreciate,” Mr Kesseler told Neil Mitchell.

Press PLAY to hear Mr Kesseler’s plea towards the state government 

Richard Reardon, Liberal party member for Palworth, agrees it’s a ‘shocking’ decision by the state government to impede on private land.

“This is a shocking waste of money,” Mr Reardon told Neil Mitchell.

Press PLAY to hear Mr Reardon’s full reaction to Mr Kesseler’s plea

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