Its a terrible moment for the reef - but we have a plan. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has caved to the pressure of the mining industry and the Federal Government. The agency responsible for the protection, wise use, understanding and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef in perpetuity has allowed it to be sold out for short-term profits. Late yesterday, they granted a permit to dump five million tonnes of dredge spoil inside the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.This destructive project is now allowed to go-ahead - unless we make a last ditch effort to challenge it in court. The lawyers will be the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) of Queensland, an independent community law centre dedicated to public interest advocacy in environmental matters. Theyll be representing the North Queensland Conservation Council. Both groups have got what it takes to tackle the project, but need the backing of GetUp members from right across Australia. Its as if the Federal Government saw this fight coming. Just before Christmas, and without warning, they inexplicably cancelled $10 million in federal funding to EDOs nation-wide. But they arent expecting people to fight back. Lets unite, and gather the resources we need to use the full power of the law to protect our Reef! Click here to contribute a small donation and make it happen!: getup.org.au/reef-fighting-fund Click here to learn more, and help fund the legal challenge to save our Reef:
Posted on: Sat, 01 Feb 2014 05:08:47 +0000
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