Monash uni must dump dirty Woodside partnership
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Earlier this year, Senator Mehreen Faruqi introduced a Bill that requires universities to disclose and divest from any partnerships with dirty industries, including fossil fuel companies and weapons manufacturers. This Bill and Explanatory Memorandum can be found here Lines attributable to Senator Mehreen Faruqi: “Instead of covering up its partnership with Woodside, Monash should rip it up altogether.
“Universities should be places that advance the public good, not help morally bankrupt companies like Woodside greenwash their reputation and muddy the science as they torch the planet for profit. “Last month, Woodside got approval from the Labor Government to proceed with the most polluting fossil fuel project in the Southern Hemisphere. That should be a red line for Monash University, especially since it will be young people, like Monash students, who will bear the brunt of climate collapse.
“The funding cuts of successive federal Governments have led universities to cozy up to companies like Woodside Energy and Elbit Systems which profiteer from the destruction of people and planet. “The Albanese Government must commit to fully funding universities to be places of democracy, equity and public good. “The Greens stand in solidarity with Stop Woodside Monash, and will keep pushing all universities to disclose and divest from dirty industries." 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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