November 27th 2024.
The environment department of Queensland has recently admitted to making a mistake in granting a special license to the caretakers of the famous Instagram star, Molly the Magpie. This announcement was made after a significant public outcry earlier this year. The Supreme Court in Brisbane has now overturned the license in yet another unexpected turn of events in this social media saga.
Molly rose to fame on Instagram thanks to her close bond with an English staffy named Peggie. Her caretakers, Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen, often shared adorable videos of the two friends together, which quickly gained a large following. The couple claims that they found Molly as a baby on the ground and decided to take her in as their own.
However, in March, the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science, and Innovation seized Molly, stating that Wells and Mortensen did not have the necessary permits to care for native wildlife. This led to a strong backlash from Molly's fans, and the then-premier of Queensland, Steven Miles, stepped in to promise the couple a permit.
After this intervention, Molly and Peggy were finally reunited when the department granted their caretakers a special license with certain conditions. These conditions included not profiting from Molly or her image, undergoing training as wildlife carers, and maintaining communication with the department regarding Molly's wellbeing.
But this special license was later challenged in the Supreme Court by wildlife volunteers, who chose to remain anonymous due to receiving death threats. In a recent decision, Supreme Court Justice Peter Callaghan has overturned the special license.
Molly's caretakers took to Instagram to share their thoughts on the situation, stating that they are still unsure of what this decision means for them. They promised to keep their followers updated as things unfold and encourage everyone to live in the moment and cherish the time they have with Molly and Peggie.
The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science, and Innovation has also responded to the court's decision, stating that they are currently reviewing it. They also acknowledged that they made an error in trying to protect Molly's welfare, which has always been their top priority. As the matter involves an individual, they cannot comment any further at this time.
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