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Brown Paper Bag: Nov 3, 2012

Anidav posted:

Vetoing that loan was the best tactic the ALP did. It should give them the election. Now all the guns are pointed at the LNP and ONP

Can't wait for Qld Labor to go ahead with the mine a few weeks after the election

# ? Nov 25, 2017 04:24

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# ? Jun 7, 2024 08:04

Brown Paper Bag: Nov 3, 2012

Meanwhile, a Labor government doing good re the environment:

https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/environment-minister-blocks-mineral-resources-plans-to-mine-ancient-range-ng-b88670850z

quote:

Plans by one of WA�s richest men for an iron ore mine in an ancient outback range are teetering on the brink after the State�s Environment Minister rejected them as environmentally unacceptable.

Stephen Dawson this afternoon revealed he had sided with the State�s environment watchdog to knock back a proposed iron ore mine in the Helena Aurora Range in the Yilgarn area, 500km north-east of Perth.

The proposal is being pursued by Perth-based company Mineral Resources, whose boss Chris Ellison has a personal fortune valued at about half a billion dollars.
After the Environmental Protection Authority in June concluded the mine should not be allowed to go ahead because of the �irreversible impacts� it would have on the range, MinRes moved to appeal.

But Mr Dawson today backed the positions of the EPA and the Appeals Convenor, saying they were supported by �the available evidence on environmental impacts�.
�After carefully considering the concerns raised, I have found that the EPA�s assessment was rigorous and comprehensive,� he said.

�I agree with the conclusions of the Appeals Convenor and the reasoning behind those conclusions, and have dismissed the appeals accordingly.

�This is not a final decision from government. I will now consult with my ministerial colleagues to ensure the social, economic and environmental aspects of this proposal are considered.�
In a statement, MinRes said it had received the Minister�s report and was considering its position.

The company claims the project will save 425 jobs and create another 1000 indirectly, while saying the mine would affect only five per cent of the range.

Mr Dawson�s decision comes after the EPA controversially tried to reject the Helena-Aurora mine proposal at the first opportunity, only to be instructed by then environment minister Albert Jacob to carry out a full assessment.

But in a widely expected decision, the EPA earlier this year recommended the mine not go ahead on grounds the three-billion-year-old range is one of the oldest and most ecologically sensitive landforms in the world.

Jenita Enevoldsen from the Wilderness Society WA applauded the decision and called on the Government to protect the range as a national park.

�We are so glad to see the new WA Environment Minister�s backing the EPA�s report � and rejecting appeals that the landforms, social values and unique wildflowers wouldn�t be significantly impacted by the Mineral Resources Mines that are proposed,� Ms Enevoldsen said.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 04:27

Anidav: Feb 25, 2010; ahhh fuck its the rats again

If the mine goes ahead without the loan blame Malcolm and just capitalism in general IMHO.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 04:30

thatbastardken: Apr 23, 2010; A contract signed by a minor is not binding!

I have a giant bag pod jellybeans and am taking special delight in eating the orange ones.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 04:34

Brown Paper Bag: Nov 3, 2012

Leunig really stepping up his game now that Bill Leak has departed us.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 04:41

DeathMuffin: May 25, 2004; Cake or Death

Brown Paper Bag posted:

Leunig really stepping up his game now that Bill Leak has departed us.

wtf... I know he's been getting more reactionary by the year but this is really disappointing.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 05:10

CATTASTIC: Mar 31, 2010; ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Brown Paper Bag posted:

Leunig really stepping up his game now that Bill Leak has departed us.

The gently caress does this even mean?

# ? Nov 25, 2017 05:17

Megillah Gorilla: Sep 22, 2003; If only all of life's problems could be solved by smoking a professor of ancient evil texts.; Bread Liar

It's Leunig. You need to stuff your head up your arse to truly appreciate him.

EDIT:

Megillah Gorilla fucked around with this message at 05:24 on Nov 25, 2017

# ? Nov 25, 2017 05:21

tithin: Nov 14, 2003; [Grandmaster Tactician]

QUACKTASTIC posted:

The gently caress does this even mean?

"I'm the minority now, this is sad because reasons"

# ? Nov 25, 2017 05:22

DeathMuffin: May 25, 2004; Cake or Death

QUACKTASTIC posted:

The gently caress does this even mean?

I read it as "now us people are the minority, and we're being persecuted I tell you"

# ? Nov 25, 2017 05:26

NoNotTheMindProbe: Aug 9, 2010; pony porn was here

I read it as even more pathetic than that; he's not even on the NO side he's just sitting there feeling sorry for himself because nobody understands him.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 05:33

Eediot Jedi: Dec 25, 2007; This is where I begin to speculate what being a
man of my word costs me

Initially I thought he was taking the piss out of those people, not being one.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 05:34

I would blow Dane Cook: Dec 26, 2008

QUACKTASTIC posted:

The gently caress does this even mean?

Marriage rights for incels

# ? Nov 25, 2017 05:34

Synthbuttrange: May 6, 2007

Did he fall off a ladder?

# ? Nov 25, 2017 05:35

Anidav: Feb 25, 2010; ahhh fuck its the rats again

# ? Nov 25, 2017 05:37

I would blow Dane Cook: Dec 26, 2008

https://twitter.com/tobycrockford23/status/934276932354453504

# ? Nov 25, 2017 05:41

Toys For Ass Bum: Feb 1, 2015

It's going to be fun seeing all the :qq:

from people who didn't realise QLD got rid of optional preferential voting.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 05:53

LIVE AMMO COSPLAY: Feb 3, 2006

Knobb Manwich posted:

Initially I thought he was taking the piss out of those people, not being one.

You can�t think like this any more, reality has moved well beyond parody. If it�s too stupid to believe it�s probably real.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 06:03

I would blow Dane Cook: Dec 26, 2008

Got my coronas ready, let's get these election results started.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 06:26

Anidav: Feb 25, 2010; ahhh fuck its the rats again

My body is ready

# ? Nov 25, 2017 06:33

WhiskeyWhiskers: Oct 14, 2013; "هذا ليس عادلاً."
"هذا ليس عادلاً على الإطلاق."
"كان هناك وقت الآن."
(السياق الخفي: للقراءة)

https://twitter.com/piss_mishima/status/934236418443841536

# ? Nov 25, 2017 06:35

VivaLa Eeveelution: Apr 3, 2011

I'm just hoping that The Smart State isn't hooked on PHON hicks.

Though I would like to thank PHON for not bothering to run a candidate for Clayfield. Finally let me put LNP last instead of, like, second or third last. Feels good.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 06:35

NoNotTheMindProbe: Aug 9, 2010; pony porn was here

I would blow Dane Cook posted:

Got my coronas ready, let's get these election results started.

The polls don't close until 6pm Brisbane time so pace yourself.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 06:36

iajanus: Aug 17, 2004; NUMBER 1 QUEENSLAND SUPPORTER
MAROONS 2023 STATE OF ORIGIN CHAMPIONS FOR LIFE

VivaLa Eeveelution posted:

I'm just hoping that The Smart State isn't hooked on PHON hicks.

Though I would like to thank PHON for not bothering to run a candidate for Clayfield. Finally let me put LNP last instead of, like, second or third last. Feels good.

Also nice they didn't run one in chatsworth.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 06:48

Graic Gabtar: Dec 19, 2014; squat my posts

I would blow Dane Cook posted:

https://twitter.com/tobycrockford23/status/934276932354453504

cat has seen too much.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 07:03

CATTASTIC: Mar 31, 2010; ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

NoNotTheMindProbe posted:

The polls don't close until 6pm Brisbane time so pace yourself.

gently caress that

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agVZgVGOnfA&t=212s

# ? Nov 25, 2017 07:05

I would blow Dane Cook: Dec 26, 2008

https://twitter.com/BakedBoons/status/934191124842815488

I will hit the beers as soon as the refrigerator has done it's thing.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 07:11

Ten Becquerels: Apr 17, 2012; My Little Tony: Leadership is Magic

Meanwhile, in the NT:
Camouflaged police with assault weapons to patrol NT streets at night to reduce youth crime

quote:

The Northern Territory's Police Commissioner, Reece Kershaw, has revealed plans to send a unit of camouflaged, specialised police with military-grade assault weapons to patrol Darwin and Alice Springs at night.

Mr Kershaw said deploying the TRG was necessary to allay community concerns during the Christmas period, when crime was known to spike.

He said youth offenders were responsible for around 50 per cent of property break-ins, and the TRG would have equipment, such as night vision goggles, to monitor people "acting suspiciously".

"We've had information around Alice Springs of kids jumping onto roofs of hotels and stealing people's wallets and all sorts of things, Mr Kershaw said.

"[The TRG] will be there to act as surveillance, and what we call the night-time assessment team".

Let's send in more heavily armed guys to deal with these ~~loving coons~~ delinquent children :shepface:

# ? Nov 25, 2017 07:13

CATTASTIC: Mar 31, 2010; ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

What is even the point of having an AR-15 and NVGs if you can't snipe suspicious children from roofs.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 07:18

LIVE AMMO COSPLAY: Feb 3, 2006

People should keep their wallets indoors instead of on the roof, makes them harder to steal.

�and all sorts of things�

# ? Nov 25, 2017 07:21

EoinCannon: Aug 29, 2008; Grimey Drawer

I assume they're publicising the camouflage angle to make those criminal youths feel like there's a cop with an M16 in every bush when really there's like 5 guys wandering around being visible

# ? Nov 25, 2017 07:22

CATTASTIC: Mar 31, 2010; ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

What kind of world do we live in where I can't keep my all sorts of things in my wallet, on the hotel roof.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 07:25

Mr Chips: Jun 27, 2007; Whose arse do I have to blow smoke up to get rid of this baby?

Synthbuttrange posted:

Did he fall off a ladder?

I thought he used to be pretty bolshie, and googling "what happened to michael leunig" turned up this:

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/cartoonist-michael-leunig-returns-from-a-neardeath-hit-on-the-head-20160708-gq1eo3.html

He suffered a head trauma a couple of years ago

# ? Nov 25, 2017 08:05

Wrestlepig: Feb 25, 2011; my mum says im cool; Toilet Rascal

He Leaked it too? Why does this keep happening.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 08:15

Mr Chips: Jun 27, 2007; Whose arse do I have to blow smoke up to get rid of this baby?

rumble in the bunghole posted:

He Leaked it too? Why does this keep happening.

it seems like he's still against mandatory detention, is pro-reconciliation, but also anti-LGTBQI equality.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 08:20

I would blow Dane Cook: Dec 26, 2008

David Pope needs to start wearing a helmet at all times.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 08:20

I would blow Dane Cook: Dec 26, 2008

Especially if he is on a bicycle.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 08:21

Synthbuttrange: May 6, 2007

Mr Chips posted:

it seems like he's still against mandatory detention, is pro-reconciliation, but also anti-LGTBQI equality.

Dont forget antivax

# ? Nov 25, 2017 08:27

I would blow Dane Cook: Dec 26, 2008

Exit poll on channel 9 says 52% labor.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 08:35

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# ? Jun 7, 2024 08:04

Anidav: Feb 25, 2010; ahhh fuck its the rats again

Come to my house goons.

# ? Nov 25, 2017 08:40

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