More arrests at Jabiluka
The Jabiluka campaign continues to intensify as 12 people were arrested on September 19 at the proposed uranium mine site in Kakadu National Park.
Ten people locked themselves to a metal sculpture of a frill-necked lizard at the entrance to the lease, preventing mine traffic from entering for 12 hours. A banner erected on a tripod at the gates called on Australians to "Stop Jabiluka on October 3, because the Liberals won't".
On September 19, ABC Radio reported the ALP had stated that a Labor government would unconditionally shut down the Jabiluka uranium project. Jabiluka is becoming a critical election issue, with polls showing an overwhelming majority of Australians oppose the mine.
Jabiluka is to be investigated by a World Heritage Bureau team, which is in Australia from October 4-10. The bureau will be assessing the impact that uranium mining may have on Kakadu's status as a World Heritage-listed area and will consider listing Kakadu as "in danger".
"In the weeks leading up to the election, more people will be coming to Kakadu to demonstrate their opposition to the proposed mine", campaign spokesperson Sarojini Krishnapillai said.
For more information, phone Sarojini Krishnapillai or Bruce Thompson at the Jabiluka Campaign Office on (08) 8979 3130, (08) 8979 3172, or (0417) 318 368. E-mail <blockade@jabiluka.net> or visit <http://www.jabiluka.net/>.