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The Wilderness Society of WA protested effectively outside an oil and gas industry headquarters in Perth as the Atlas West Oil rig owned by Thai/Burmese operators continues to kill ocean, reef and mainland wildlife in the Timor Sea.
See Bikini clad Perth protestors cover themselves in oil, click the pic for the video link
The Wilderness Society calls on industry and govt to COME CLEAN
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Please visit the TWSWA website http://www.wilderness.org.au/regions/western-australia
and follow them on twitter at @TWSWA
Meanwhile, the Governments of Kevin Rudd and Colin Barnett are yet to answer key questions on the lamentable response to the oil disaster by it’s operators, let alone address the issue of profits possibly going to the Generals.
WHEN: Friday 6 November 2009
WHERE: Fremantle Town Hall
TIME: 7.30pm-midnight
Fully licenced bar & supper available
Travel back in time, dust off your cool threads and get crazy for a cause at the Duck and Cover Hop – Fremantle’s first and finest retro radioactive ball.
Atlas West Oil Rig – we know where the oil-spill is going,
West Atlas Oil Spill 1
what about where the profits are going.
Are we helping finance repression in Burma - Myanmar?
The 2007 AP, SMH & Rigzone articles below pose some very disturbing questions about where the profits go from the badly leaking West Atlas Oil Rig.
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Is it possible that our Governments are indirectly financing the illegal Military Junta in Burma/Myanmar and it’s brutal repression.
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Aren’t we meant to be backing UN sanctions against the Generals’ brutal repression and imprisonment of elected leader Aung Saan Suu Kyi?
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Meanwhile we can only wonder at the standards of corporate governance of the operators as “their” oil covers our NW waters, threatening island, reef and mainland ecosystems.
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Excerpts and links to media exposing Burma links are below, including related interview & video from Senator Rachel Siewert.
PTTEP & CNOOC Ink Asset Swap Deal NEWS ARTICLE: … of the Union of Myanmar. Under the agreement, the partners comprise PTTEPMyanmar
Limited, a subsidiary of PTTEP with 20% interest. CNOOC Ltd. as the operator …
PTTEP May Invest $25 Million in Myanmar Gas Fields NEWS ARTICLE: Title: PTTEP May Invest $25 Million in Myanmar Gas Fields Date: 8/3/2004 Body: Thailand’s
PTT Exploration and Production PCL may invest $25 million to explore …
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This 2007 AP article from the Star Via AP spells out the economic and political significance of the links
Foreign firms are fighting for access to untapped energy reserves that some say fund a repressive regime Oct 02, 2007 04:30 AM Thomas Hogue ASSOCIATED PRESS
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From the Sydney Morning Herald, also in 2007 ( how has the structure changed we wonder )
Meanwhile, the Governments of Kevin Rudd and Colin Barnett are yet to answer key questions on the lamentable response to the oil disaster by it’s operators, let alone address the issue of profits possibly going to the Generals.
See the link below for the 6PR interview, pictures of the spill taken by the Greens and an interview with Senator Rachel Siewert
There is a major threat to our offshore and mainland ecosystems, whales, turtles, sensitive reefs, and no word on why the company involved has rejected offers of clean-up help from Woodside. see interview with Greens (WA) Sen. Rachel Siewert who’s just back from overflying the huge slick.
call your local talkback to have your say +61 8 922 11882 is 6pr.com.au
The Australian Greens today released pictures taken yesterday of the West Atlas Oil Spill indicating the extent to which the oil had spread from the oil rig, and called on the Government to intervene in a situation that is clearly worse than originally reported.
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“This spill is far more serious than both the company and the Government are saying. We were not prepared for the extent of what we saw,” said Senator Rachel Siewert, marine spokesperson for the Australian Greens.
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“The Government must urgently intervene, to stand up to the oil company and start immediate action to protect these precious waters and the whale, turtle, fish and other species that call them home.”
There are tweets that show a range of coverage from east and west, warnings from the west on activities of Iran’s secret police, the Basij and more… a sample of those is posted below. Tweeters are also sharing information on how to avoid exposing people inside Iran as they support and inform them.
See also the “related stories” list below.
Show support for democracy in Iran add green overlay to your Twitter avatar with 1-click – http://helpiranelection.com/
RT : FIRST AID INFO IN FARSI : مشکل پزشکي http://gr88.tumblr.com/ #IranElection #GR88 #iranelections #iranelection #tehran
Basij are marking doors to attack later. Use petrol to remove marks. RT! #IranElection #tehran #gr88
CNN’s Don Lemon showing video of helicopters dropping “liquids” on HUMANS in Iran. #iranelctions @iran9 #gr88
iran police beating woman (and car). why does their gear say ‘police’ in english??? http://bit.ly/XZTuZ
MANY RT The Iran army has put their Tanks into Azadi Square!! Please share the news!! #Tehran #iranelection #IranFreedom
Rockingham media pick up on the debate that Colin Barnettt doesn’t want.
So many questions on Uranium Colin Barnett has to answer
Thanks to Mark Winter (frostyfae.wordpress.com ) for the heads-up nd his ongoing activism. Also see nouranium.wordpress.com for more info, YouTube video and ways to have your say about the mine that will start at Wiluna next year
“The world is moving on and leaving Australia behind. It is time the Rudd Government opened itself to the prospect of real domestic and global action to prevent climate catastrophe.”
The Draft Bill is a great leap ahead in comparison to the much debated deeply flawed schemes which the Rudd-Wong collaboration has “laboured” to produce. more from Mark by clicking the blue links above
Click the above link for short interview. Phone numbers, SMS and email for talkback to follow.
done
From Perth’s Sunday Times ( supporting documents to be posted soon.)
More leaked documents add to drama
Article from:
Narelle Towie, environment reporter
March 28, 2009 04:28pm
MORE leaked documents have cast doubt on statements made this week by the State Government about proposed changes to mining approvals.
Last weekend The Sunday Times reported that a government-appointed industry working group (IWG) – tasked with devising a plan to streamline and speed-up mining approvals – favoured moves to dilute the power and role of the Environment Minister among other far-reaching changes.
The next day the Minister for Mines and Petroleum Norman Moore stated that a leaked document referred to in the newspaper report was not produced by the IWG.
He said the document, marked confidential, was a submission to the IWG by industry associations.
He said it had not yet been properly considered by the IWG or the government.
The Sunday Times has ascertained that the document was the end product of a workshop involving key members of the WA Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA).
The workshop, which also included at least one IWG member, took place in January and the document has been the focus of much attention by the IWG.
Moreover, further leaked documents show recommendations in the confidential report have been adopted by the IWG – in some parts, word-for-word – and are at odds with the Minister’s statement.
- See both group’s recommendations
- See more recommendations
- See the lead agency model submitted to the industry working group
Up until yesterday Mr Moore and his media advisor were insisting there was “no draft report or draft recommendations.”
The Sunday Times has obtained a copy of the IWG’s “working draft report” dated March 6, which includes an executive summary and eight key recommendations.
The incomplete report proposes similar sweeping changes to how mining applications are processed, though no specific mention is made about the role of the Environment Minister.
Parts of the document’s recommendations appear to be copied almost verbatim from the workshop report the Minister insisted on Friday had not yet been “properly considered or endorsed” by the IGW.
A spokesman for Mr Moore yesterday confirmed the existence of the draft – after a week of denials. He said the Minister was relying on advice from the IWG.
IWG chairman Peter Jones said there are working drafts within the group but the Minister doesn’t know anything about them.
Shadow Environment Minister Sally Talbot last night hit-out: “Last week Minister Moore denied that this report existed and now we have had it confirmed.
“We have a real fear that there is going to be a watering down of the authority for the Minister for the Environment,” she said.
Ms Talbot is calling on the government to come clean on what plans are being put together by the industry working group.
Mr Moore, who is due to receive the IWG’s recommendations in May, said there were several hurdles to be surmounted before any recommendations were implemented.
They would first be considered by him and a cabinet sub-committee before full Cabinet. And any legislative amendments would need the approval of parliament.
Mr Moore said he was aware IWG were considering transferring large parts of the Department of Environment and Conservation’s role to the independent Environment Protection Agency, which is currently an advisory body.
“I’m not sure that that is a good thing if you want the approvals process to move quickly,” Mr Moore said.
Mr Moore said he could not guarantee that the powers and the responsibilities of the Minister of Environment, when dealing with approvals processes, will not be diminished at all by the reforms being considered.
“It is not within my power to provide cast-iron guarantees about issues of this nature. The granting or relinquishing of Ministerial power is a matter for Cabinet and Parliament. That said, the aim of this exercise is not to diminish the level of scrutiny applying to the environmental conditions related to mining approvals,” he said.
MLC member for mining and pastoral region Robin Chapple said the IWG’s intentions were quite clear.
“The community at large must be very seriously concerned that the environmental controls and parameters that have been established over the years are going to done away with,” he said.
not even Barry Obama has a plan for nuclear waste,where's Ziggy's
Is he TELLING us we will accept nuclear power?
Who is he talking to?
He admits a new Nuke plant would take 15 years – by then the cost of clean renewables will be less than dirty atom splitting.
Notice how various professors and community ” leaders” are suddenly speaking up, almost spookily singing the same words.
It’s also scary that some of my colleagues in mainstream media leave some crazy claims unchallenged and out of context. Question everything!
IF WE DON’T RAISE OUR VOICES the only ones heard will be the heavily backed and resourced Uranium and Mining complex.
contact me for info on using talkback and new media to have YOUR voice heard ( even if you disagree with me – it’s a hippie thing )
West Aussie voters please see copy and use the letter in the right column to send a message to Colin Barnett, but cc ALL MP’s – their ears are full of slick-helled lobbyist noise and they need yours for balance
Meanwhile
This article may be from 2007 but it’s so relevant for us in WA right now
The Barnett Government plans to give miners the “green” light to dig up, process and transport uranium.
Politically there is clear evidence the mighty nuclear industry is taking advantage of the fear of global warming and the global recession.
The safety dealbreaker for uranium mining has again been highlighted with the news of new radioactive leaks in the world heritage listed Kakadu National Park.
Then there’s what to do with the long lasting toxic waste ( see post on US nuclear waste plans in disarray earlier in this blog )
This accidentally released video shows Pangea spending good money to promote storing nuclear waste in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Please subscribe to this blog ( above right ) and keep in touch with the no-uranium movement ( google ANAWA and hang in for new website, blogs and activism ) that has been stung back into action by Colin Barnett’s mad plans to ship yellowcake on our roads and through our ports when we can’t even transport lead ore safely!
Colin Barnett Premier of WA - plans to mine uranium - CLICK THE PIC FOR A SHORT YouTube Vid ;*)
The Premier is a decent man.
I’ve come to know him a little through decades of interviews while he was in government and opposition, backbench and front.
W.A. children are still suffering from lead poisoning from an ore transport safety debacle in Esperance port. We are still paying for the safety and maintenance failure in the Veranus gas disaster. And the barnett Government says it wants to move yellowcake – please.
Then there’s the problem of nuclear waste and proliferation, of depleted uranium.
Barack Obama has acknowledged the US can’t store it’s own waste, Pangea is on record as naming W.A. and the Northern territory as its preferred dumping grounds for nuclear waste – and there’s more.
We have economical and totaly renewable energy sources in abundance – we do not need and will not stand for uranium mining in W.A.
Note to Colin: sorry mate but you’re badly informed.
It’s uranium NO, canal/pipeline YES, and don’t get me started on you abandoning the Burrup Rock Art even though you feel it’s wrong.
India and Pakistan are at “swords drawn,” North Korea has renewed it’s threat to attack the south, Iran’s playing funny buggers, Iraqi kids are deformed by depleted uranium, terrorsts are stashing stolen isotopes – and you want to dig the stuff up and sell it to anyone who says they’ll be nice.
I am actively helping the anti-nuclear group ANAWA and all allied groups and individuals to do whatever it takes to overturn this madness. Please watch this space and subscribe/comment/contribute to the blog and youtube posts.
Pro uranium people are welcome to comment/refute/debate or whatever.
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