PROTEST

Well, for the second time in my life I have joined in a public protest! The first time was about a year ago when a coachload of Broke people headed to Sydney and protested outside the AGL AGM. It was a great experience and our actions have actually forced AGL to have their AGM in Melbourne this year. So much for grey and activist power!


The reason, of course is Coal Seam Methane Gas. We have been threatened in this area by AGL and their lying and conniving ways for over 5 years. The wine industry in the Hunter is truly threatened by CSG mining in this area. AGL seem to be hellbent on proceeding here, despite increasing public pressure and an awakening Govt interest. BUT, we are yet to see the Govt keep their pre-election promises and follow the SA and WA Governments and legislate to exclude the "iconic" wine producing areas from CSG exploration and production.


Here I am with our "Grim reaper" in Gunnedah on Wednesday. We had another busload of protestors there for the Food Security conference. Thanks too to Alan Jones who is championing our, and the many other threatened areas in Australia, cause.