People might be interested in the info and petition below
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Department of Archaeology
University of Sheffield
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http://www.shef.ac.uk/archaeology/staff/albarella.html
For Archaeologists for Global Justice (AGJ) see:
http://www.shef.ac.uk/archaeology/global-justice.html
"There is no way to peace. Peace IS the way".
From: Brett Solomon [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, 12 April 2007 8:05 AM
Subject: Would the Brits bulldoze Stonehenge?
Dear friends,
Late last year, thousands of GetUp members rallied to save the oldest
and largest collection of art on the planet - the Burrup rock carvings
in Western Australia. It's a little-known Indigenous site that includes
one of the earliest identified images of a human face and the
now-extinct Tasmanian Tiger. We've nearly succeeded in protecting it
once and for all.
But behind the scenes, government power brokers and industry lobbyists
are clamouring. Oil and gas giant Woodside say they support heritage
listing - just so long as they can keep extracting liquefied natural gas
from offshore. They've got a plan for a multi-billion dollar expansion
at Burrup, even though suitable sites for long-term economic development
exist a short distance down the coast.
We know decision-makers want to do the right thing, but they need our
support. So we're going to the people with the power to make the
ultimate difference, from the WA State Premier to the Federal
Environment Minister, and Woodside's much-anticipated AGM next week.
Whether or not you've spoken out before to save the Burrup, you can help
tip the balance now by signing the petition below.
http://www.getup.org.au/campaign/RespectTheRockArt
<http://campaign.getup.org.au/Sitecast2/redirect.aspx?es=4026394&l=234&u
rl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.getup.org.au%2fcampaign%2fRespectTheRockArt>
You've already done a stunning job of cracking this debate wide open,
but time is running out. Woodside have their bulldozers and diamond
cutters out in the field, and our political leaders are under serious
pressure to buckle.
Fortunately, supporters have risen above party politics. Former Liberal
and Labor WA Premiers both say we should save every remaining carving on
the islands, and MPs and senators from all sides of politics will be in
WA next week to speak out. Indigenous custodians have also made clear
their firm opposition to further development. What each of these voices
needs now is public support to stay strong, so they can fight to protect
something that once destroyed, can never be replaced.
http://www.getup.org.au/campaign/RespectTheRockArt
<http://campaign.getup.org.au/Sitecast2/redirect.aspx?es=4026394&l=234&u
rl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.getup.org.au%2fcampaign%2fRespectTheRockArt>
Here's what we want: the WA Government must come clean and re-negotiate
the lease with Woodside to one of the alternative sites. The Federal
Environment Minister must heritage-list the entire site to protect all
remaining carvings. And Woodside's board needs to listen to their own
shareholders, many of whom are unhappy about the growing local and
international criticism. That's why a GetUp representative will be
inside Woodside's AGM next Thursday to share your messages and concerns.
For once, we have an opportunity to act with foresight instead of
regret. Please share this important campaign with friends right now
(there's a note you can use below). Let's look after our country's
long-term economic interests, while respecting and protecting the
amazing treasures the first Australians have given this country.
http://www.getup.org.au/campaign/RespectTheRockArt
<http://campaign.getup.org.au/Sitecast2/redirect.aspx?es=4026394&l=234&u
rl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.getup.org.au%2fcampaign%2fRespectTheRockArt>
Thanks for taking action,
The GetUp team
PS: An extraordinary 20,000 people have signed the Electoral petition
<http://campaign.getup.org.au/Sitecast2/redirect.aspx?es=4026394&l=237&u
rl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.getup.org.au%2fcampaign%2fdontletthemstopyoufromvoti
ng> . Let's get it to 25,000 by Monday's deadline!
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Hi,
I'm part of a campaign to save the world's oldest and largest collection
of art, right in Australia's own backyard. It's a little-known
Indigenous site off the coast of Western Australia, containing around a
million rock carvings, including one of the earliest identified images
of a human face.
But for decades industrial development has been destroying parts of the
site known as the Burrup, and almost 10,000 art works have been lost
already. Even though many alternative sites for industry exist nearby,
they now want to expand where it will do even more damage.
Now key decision-makers are on the brink of heritage-listing the
remaining carvings so this can't happen, and they urgently need public
support. Can you help protect this country's priceless Indigenous
heritage, and call for responsible economic development? Just click on
the link below to sign the petition. 30 seconds of your time now could
save our heritage forever.
http://www.getup.org.au/campaign/RespectTheRockArt
<http://campaign.getup.org.au/Sitecast2/redirect.aspx?es=4026394&l=234&u
rl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.getup.org.au%2fcampaign%2fRespectTheRockArt>
Many thanks!
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