GetUp responds to an Abbott gag

GetUp is not happy. They have wasted no time in responding to a prospective Abbott gag, including in their response other laws that Abbott wants to change. Even though the environmental protections federally were bought in by the Howard gov. They've also come out with an add. You can donate to get it on air if you so desire here.

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Environment Minister Greg Hunt has promised to fast-track plans for future development of major coal, iron ore and gas regions surrounding the Great Barrier Reef, in a bid to cut what he calls "green tape".[1] 

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman is already agitating the Federal Government in favour of a faster approvals process. In his first phone call with Mr Newman since winning the election, Prime Minister Abbott was told to "get out of the way" in the Galilee Basin, where plans to construct the biggest coal mining expansion in Australian history, are in the works.[2] 

In a blatant attempt to stamp out environmental campaigning, the Government is seeking to introduce new laws, which could see environmental conservation groups sued for boycotting companies linked with damaging environmental practices. 

As reported by The Australian, the move "could severely hamper market-based campaigns by groups such as Markets for Change and GetUp!"[3] 

The Government is scared. They know just how powerful our movement can be when we act together and they want to stop us. Let's show them exactly who they're dealing with and get this ad on the air. Donate