September 2009
21 posts
Mining on agricultural land gets a Senate hearing
Groups opposing coal mining on agricultural land in southern Queensland met with members of the Senate Committee into the impacts of mining in the Murray Darling Basin, including Greens Senator, Scott Ludlam.
The committee met at Oakey, near Toowoomba and were taken on a tour of potentially affected areas. The groups represent farmers from the Felton, Acland and Haystack areas.
These beautiful,...
Don't forget to vote!
Hi everyone,
You should have received your ballot papers today so don’t forget:
Vote 1 Libby Connors and then number every other square according to your preference.
Enclose the marked green ballot paper in the small envelope in the “Enclosing Envelope”, putting your name, signature and date on the front.
Enclose that envelope in the main envelope which has the return address...
Another shonky coastal development by the Bligh...
The Bligh Government is planning to allow a massive tourism development on the spectacular Shute Harbour and, once again, their ‘mates’ are set to profit while the Queensland environment suffers.
The location of the proposed project within the waters of Shute Harbour is a World Heritage area, a National Heritage area, A Great Barrier Reef Coastal Marine Park, a Habitat Protection Zone...
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Greens win reprieve for Cathedral Drive
Following a meeting between representatives of the Greens, Drew Hutton and Michael Kane, and the Minister for Main Roads, the Minister today announced there would be an independent review of the Department’s decision to chainsaw 1400 beautiful, old growth trees along the main rod between Toowoomba and Crows Nest.
This follows a strong campaign by my branch, the Toowoomba Greens, and the...
Final E-mail from Libby Connors
The preselection campaign has been busy but lots of fun. During the past 2 months I have visited 10 regional branches, spoken publicly on 3 major environmental issues, written to more than 700 members and phoned and emailed many Queensland Greens personally. All of this was achieved while working full-time. In the event that I am preselected I intend to take long service leave so that this sort...
Libby's speech to the candidates' forum
How we can win We can win a Senate seat in Queensland if we have a lead Senate candidate who can conduct a strong campaign. We need to raise our vote to 10% in a state where we are up against the combined entrenchment of the 2 major parties, and the wealth and self interest of the mining and developer industries. Queensland Greens need a candidate who can put in 100% effort. I am that...
Industrial development set to devastate north...
A much-expanded port of Abbot Point is the focus of a huge industrial plan for the areas north of Bowen. This will be part of the proposed Northern Economic Triangle (Townsville-Bowen-Mount Isa) which will link inland mining development with huge new coastal ports, industrial infrastructure and power and transport networks.
The environmental effects will be dramatic and devastating as pointed...
The last week of the pre-selection campaign for...
Week 2 of the Senate pre-selection campaign saw the candidates’ forum. Members can receive a copy of the DVD of this by emailing qfecc@qld.greens.org.au.
Last week you should have received a personal letter in the post from me.
We are now in the last week of the pre-selection campaign and most members of the Queensland Greens should have received their copy of the candidates’...
Nationals vote against motion to protect farmland...
I note with interest the failure of Queensland Nationals to stand up for rural Queensland farming and conservation interests against the takeover of land by coal mining companies. Queensland Nationals Senator, Ron Boswell, today voted against a Senate motion calling for the protection of prime agricultural land and rural nature refuges from coal mining. The full motion, tabled by Greens Senate...
Non-Green parties vote against renewables...again
The following media release was issued by Australian Greens deputy-leader, Senator Christine Milne, today. It reveals the shallowness of all the other parties when it comes to support for renewable energy.
The Government and Opposition closed ranks again today against the interests of Australia’s solar power industry.
Labor, the Liberals, the Nationals and Steve Fielding all voted against...
A joyous scene...what green politics should be...
This video was made in the Antwerp , Belgium Central (Train) Station on March 23, 2009, with no warning to the passengers passing through the station. At 8:00 am a recording of Julie Andrews singing ‘Do, Re, Mi’ begins to play on the public address system. As the bemused passengers watch in amazement, some 200 dancers begin to appear from the crowd and station entrances. They...