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MEDIA ALERT: Western Australians visit Parliament House to advocate for strong nature protections

Conservation Council of Western Australia, BirdLife Australia, Australian Conservation Foundation < 1 mins read

A delegation of seven Western Australians is in Canberra today to meet with federal politicians ahead of potential debate of federal nature law reforms this week. 

With the WA Premier announcing plans to weaken the Western Australian EPA last week, strong federal laws are more important than ever. 

The delegates come from a range of backgrounds including farming, tourism, wildlife care and local community groups. 

“We know the loudest voices coming from Western Australia on this issue are the vested mining sector interests, but they don’t represent our communities,” said Conservation Council West Australia spokesperson Rhiannon Hardwick. 

“We are making the huge trip to Canberra to show federal decision makers that voters in WA want a strong federal EPA and other reforms to protect the beautiful natural areas and species we love.” 

When

Wednesday 21 August, 10am

Where

Mural Hall, Parliament House

Who

Rhiannon Hardwick, Conservation Council of WA nature program manager

Liam Lilly, Conservation Council of WA climate campaigner

Laura Wishart, Porongurup landholder and wine grower

Mikey Cernotta, apiarist and tourism operator

Jennie Wise, Dwellingup Discovery forest working group

Steve de Gruchy and Michelle Hazelwood, wildlife sanctuary founders from the Nannup area

 


Contact details:

Jesse Noakes, 0401 233 965

Erin Farley, 0404 864 593

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