The NSW Government decision to acquire the former Pasminco smelter site at Boolaroo is welcome. Finding a productive use for that site and attracting businesses that will employ local people must be a priority for the NSW Government. The NSW Government must also commit to allocating all profits it makes out of redeveloping the site to assist residents in remediating their properties.
Read MorePrime Minister Scott Morrison’s Pacific Step Up is increasingly becoming a Pacific “Stuff Up”, with Tuvalu’s threat to pull out of the Seasonal Worker Program further undermining Australia’s engagement in the Pacific. Media Release with PENNY WONG, SHADOW MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Read MorePrime Minister Scott Morrison has further undermined Australia’s standing in the Pacific by watering down the Pacific Islands Forum communique on climate change. This damages our Pacific Step Up and weakens our position in a critical region. Media Release with Senator PENNY WONG, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, and MARK BUTLER, Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy.
Read MoreScott Morrison’s announcement that the Government will funnel $500 million of existing aid funds to the Pacific Islands to help countries invest in renewable energy and disaster resilience is meaningless without Australia taking real action on climate change.
Read MoreHalf a million dollars will be made available to schools, community groups and environmental organisations in Shortland under three grants programs that are now open. These grants programs will support hardworking local groups to improve their facilities, build a stronger community and benefit the environment.
Read MoreIf Scott Morrison is serious about his Pacific “Step up” he must use the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu on August 13-16 to take a stronger stand on climate change.
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