The Australian Greens said today that 60% of Australians do not support the processing of gas in the Kimberley.
Speaking today at the announcement of the Sea Shepherd's visit to Broome and the Kimberley Senator Rachel Siewert, said polling release today made it clear that Australians say ‘No' to the development of a gas hub in the Kimberley.
Australian Greens spokesperson on the Kimberley, Rachel Siewert said the planned industrialisation of James Price Point is rightly attracting nation-wide and international attention.
“The proposed development at James Price Point is looming as our country's next major environmental flashpoint,” Senator Siewert said today.
“The importance of this area for Aboriginal people along with its amazing environmental values, including fossilized dinosaur footprints, mean James Price Point is simply too valuable to be given over to industrialisation,” Senator Siewert said.
“Nearly 60%of Australian's don't support processing gas in the Kimberley.
“Almost half see the value in identifying an alternative site to process gas extracted from the Browse basin.
“Only 8% of people polled did not have knowledge of the issue, which demonstrates that the future of the Kimberley has become a national concern.
“Creating the next version of the Pilbara in the pristine Kimberley is neither responsible nor sustainable.
“It will be exciting to welcome Sea Shepherd in Broome as we continue to draw attention to this critical fight,” Senator Siewert said.
Senator Siewert said a smarter, more sustainable future for the Kimberley should be considered.
“This polling shows that Australians are clearly wary of large scale developments in areas of cultural and environmental significance.
“We should be looking for long term opportunities for development that are beneficial to Traditional Owners and do not destroy the very values that make the Kimberley so special,” Senator Siewert concluded.
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