February 11, 2011

Extract from GRIP Newsletter - January 2011

Enough is enough!

Australian citizens are the rightful custodians of this land not governments.

Australian citizens must have a voice in deciding if, when, where and how our resources are exploited.

Our government representatives are elected to serve the Australian community and must be held accountable to act in our best interests.

Our governments must restore the balance between rampant short-term development of our natural resources and the preservation of the environment and quality of life for present and future generations of Australians.

By joining ‘Lock The Gate’ GRIP will have a greater voice. As a small community we struggle to be heard. Lock The Gate are organising many protest events as listed below.

1. Community Forum - February in Broke.

2. Four Corners Investigative report on the impacts of Coal Seam Gas industry in Australia
    ABC – Monday night – 14th or 21st February.

3. Expert panel forum on the health and environmental impacts of coal
    currently expected to be the week of the 13th March in Sydney.

4. Queensland Lock The Gate National Action
    Date: 1-5th May 2011
    Where: Tara showgrounds (300km west of Brisbane)
    What: 4 days of workshops, forums, displays and direct action
    Information: http://westerndowns.group-action.com/events/

5. Sydney Town Hall Rally
    Scheduled for May 2011. (GRIP will be organising a bus
    or a cavalcade of cars to attend this rally – we will keep
    you informed on the progress of this event)

GRIP will be sending regular updates in regard to the ‘Lock The Gate’ actions.

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