Protest Against Oil Exploration Off Margaret River
On Saturday May 8 Greens MLC, Lynn MacLaren, gave a speech to a 'Save Our Marine Life' rally in Margaret River, organised by the Surfrider Foundation and the Conservation Council.
On behalf of the Australian Greens, Lynn condemned Federal Government plans to open up our oceans to oil exploration.
Lynn pledged support for the campaign to establish marine sanctuaries, not just for environmental values, but also for the economic values of fisheries, tourism and recreation. Lynn also pledged her support for a Cape to Cape marine reserve.
The government plans to issue a new oil lease 83kms offshore from Margaret River, in an area designated for assessment for future marine sanctuaries.
Federal Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson will announce the offshore areas in Brisbane on May 16.
The preceding Thursday in Parliament, Lynn asked State Environment Minister Donna Faragher to explain why an oil tanker was anchored in the Ningaloo Marine Park on ANZAC Day.
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Bob Brown's Farewell Tour - Perth
From the Franklin River campaign to his 26 years in State and Federal Parliaments, iconic activist and Greens Parliamentary Leader Bob Brown has been an outspoken advocate for the environment, social justice and peace.
Hear Bob reflect on an amazing life and take questions at his final Perth event before retiring from federal politics.
Friday 8 June, 2012
6:00pm - 8.30pm
South Perth Civic Centre
Cnr Sandgate St and South Tce, South Perth - next door to the City of South Perth Offices and adjoining the South Perth Library.
The building is fully accessible and has recently undergone a multi million dollar eco-rennovation to become a "Green Building".
Please join us at 6pm for drinks, fingerfood and networking.
We ask everyone to be seated ready for Bob's 7pm presentation followed by your questions.
More drinks including tea and coffee will be served from 8-8.30pm and Bob will look forward to meeting everyone.
Tickets are $35 non-members, $30 members or $20 if you are unwaged or hold a concession card.
Tickets will only be available at the door if there are any remaining - you are stongly advised to book in advance, by visiting:
The Greens WA is organising the event and funds raised support our work for the environment, peace and social justice.
There will be beer, wine and soft drinks for sale, along with Fair Trade, barista coffee and tea.
The venue is fully accessible to wheelchairs and people with other mobility issues, including compliant toilets and ramps. Let us know if you'd like any extra assistance.
Support
- Anti-Nuclear Alliance of WA
- Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance
- Australians for Affordable Housing
- Cockatoos Need You
- Environmental Defenders Office
- Families For Freedom
- Fremantle Anti Nuclear Group
- Fremantle Road to Rail Campaign
- Gay and Lesbian Equality (WA)
- Hands off Point Peron
- Noongar History and Culture
- Organic Growers Association WA
- Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament
- Save Beeliar Wetlands
- Sea Shepherd
- Shelter WA
- Steve Marsh Benefit Fund
- Stop Live Exports
- Sustainable Energy Now
- Truefood Network
- Western Australian Council of Social Service Inc
