Labor must rule out Bass Strait Development
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Quotes attributable to Greens spokesperson for Healthy Oceans, Senator Peter Whish-Wilson: “Esso has proven itself to be a highly problematic and dangerous operator. “In just six months last year Esso reported three spills at its existing Bass Strait facilities, bringing the total number of documented failures to 39 over a nine year period. Yet NOPSEMA has repeatedly failed to take the strong actions necessary to reign in the fossil fuel giant.
“If Esso cannot manage its current infrastructure safely it should not be able to expand its operations, nor should it be trusted to carry out its plans for risky carbon pollution dumping in the region. “NOPSEMA’s oversight and regulation of the offshore fossil fuel industry is flawed and based on inadequate legislation. “If Labor is to have any credibility at all on climate it must rule out Esso’s Bass Strait Development and commit to improving the broken laws and regulations that govern the offshore fossil fuel industry.” Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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