PROTECT ARKAROOLA

Monday, February 7, 2011 - 10:30

COMMUNITY ACTION: PROTECT ARKAROOLA
07 February · 10:00 - 12:00
Parliament House, North Tce, Adelaide, Australia
Come and join us on the steps of Parliament House to call for an end to all mining and exploration activities in Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary.

WEAR ORANGE
If you don't have orange, wear black or red.
LET'S STAND UP FOR ARKAROOLA!
Organised by The Wilderness Society South Australia

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In 2007 mining company Marathon Resources had its exploration licence suspended after illegally dumping 22,800 bags of radioactive waste in Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary and stealing Fluorite from a site classified as a Geological monument.

Even though 82% of people opposed any form of mining in Arkaroola in submissions to the Seeking a Balance report, the Rann Government announced a week before Christmas that Marathon Resources will be allowed back in to this iconic and unique wilderness sanctuary to explore for uranium.

South Australians have united to ask their Government to show leadership and strength by protecting this important part of South Australia. Instead, faceless lobbyists have had their way and the Government has caved in. The recent announcement opens the door for environmental destruction on a massive scale.

ARKAROOLA IS:

• on the Register of the National Estate
• a recognised geological monument,
• a Sanctuary under the National Parks & Wildlife Act
• an Environmental Class A zone under the Development Act

South Australia’s reputation is at stake - Mr Rann and the South Australian Government need to show leadership and protect Arkaroola.