Stop Woodside's Burrup Hub
The WA state government has just approved a key component of Woodside’s Burrup Hub - the North West Shelf gas processing plant at Karratha.
Hidden off the coast of Western Australia, fossil fuel giant Woodside wants to develop the Burrup Hub, a massive gas nightmare that will endanger reef systems and wreck our climate. Part of Woodside’s plans include drilling for gas from underneath the magnificent Scott Reef.
But Environment Minister Plibersek is still the final decision maker on Woodside’s plans. And the WA state government’s decision puts a 30 business day clock on Plibersek’s decision.
The WA Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned Woodside’s plan to drill for gas near Scott Reef is an ‘unacceptable’ risk to the environment. We need to act now to make sure Tanya Plibersek rejects Woodside's plans.
Call Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek
Thank you for taking such an important action to stop Woodside's Burrup Hub.
We know Tanya Plibersek cares deeply for our natural environment. Calling today will help remind her of what's at stake as she makes a critical decision on Woodside's plans to drill for dirty gas near Scott Reef.
Below you will find a suggested script for your call with Plibersek's office and the number to call
Remember:
- It’s very likely that your call will go to voicemail, if so, leave a message. You can also leave your phone number to request a call back.
- If the voicemail fills up - yay! - you can alternatively email Plibersek with our quick emailing tool.
- If one of Plibersek's staff does answer the phone, be sure to be polite and ask to leave a message for Plibersek.
Phone Number
DIAL (02) 9379 0700 to reach Plibersek's office
Calling Script
Hi, my name is…
I’d like to pass on an important message for Minister Plibersek please.
I know the Minister is making a decision on two projects for Woodside’s Burrup Hub on her desk right now: the development of the Browse offshore gas field and the extension of the North West Shelf (NWS) onshore gas facility.
I want the Minister to know that I strongly request that she reject these disastrous proposals.
Scott Reef is one of Australia’s most amazing untouched underwater wonders and Woodside’s plan to drill up to 50 wells around it cannot be allowed to proceed.
The danger this would place on marine life here is unacceptable. Especially as Woodside’s safety record has been described as ‘diabolical’.
The gas Woodside wants to exploit is a dangerous fossil fuel that would make climate change worse - causing more deadly storms, floods, bushfires and heatwaves.
Please pass my message on.
Thank you for your time.
5 reasons to reject Woodside's disastrous plans
- Scott Reef is one of Australia’s most amazing - and untouched - underwater wonders. It’s home to hundreds of species, including fish, sea snakes, sharks, rays and sawfish. It’s also a vital habitat for protected species, including endangered pygmy blue whales and green sea turtles.
- The WA EPA has said Woodside cannot manage the profound risks to Scott reef and its marine life. Woodside will be pressuring the EPA and governments to approve its outrageous proposal but the EPA’s role in protecting the natural environment must be respected.
- Woodside wants to drill up to 50 gas wells around Scott Reef. Some of the wells would be just over 2km from the reef itself. It wants to pump the gas to shore through a 900km long pipeline, running through two marine parks and straight past the Rowley Shoals, another of WA’s spectacular coral reefs.
- Woodside's safety record has been described by unions as 'diabolical.' If something went wrong, a well blowout could devastate Scott Reef - and the pollution could spread for hundreds of kilometres.
- The gas Woodside wants to exploit is a dangerous fossil fuel that would make climate change worse - causing more deadly storms, floods, bushfires and heatwaves.
It’s not too late to save Scott Reef
- but we have to act now!
Make sure the Environment Minister, Tanya Plibersek, and your local MP know that you’re deeply opposed to Woodside’s disastrous plans. Our handy tool can send an email on your behalf in just a few clicks.
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