Grog buyers ID considered
The WA government is considering an ID card system for takeaway alcohol purchasers.
Under the scheme, similar to one operating in the NT, the courts could ban troublesome drinkers purchasing alcohol for 12 months.
Opinion: Rachel Siewert on James Price Point
Senator Siewert
Greens Senator Rachel Siewert speaks strongly against compulsory acquisition of James Price Point for a gas hub.
You can read her statement here:
Derby: Darwin protesters transfer to Curtin
Afghan asylum seekers who broke out of Darwin detention centre in protest are being sent to Curtin.
The 82 men staged a protest along Stuart Highway for most of the day on Wednesday.
Brisbane Times [read this story]
Opinion: Martin Pritchard on James Price Point
Martin Pritchard
A green group says Premier Barnett is “showing contempt for the local community and environment”.
Environs Kimberley director Martin Pritchard was commenting on Mr Barnett’s plan to acquire James Price Point for a gas hub.
You can read his statement here:
Kimberley shires to work more closely
John Castrilli
Local government minister John Castrilli signed an agreement with the four shires to form a “regional collaborative group”.
While the shires are not intending to amalgamate, Mr Castrilli said they have agreed to work more closely together by sharing resources and planning as a region.
You can read his statement here:
Premier ‘fears detention centre riots in WA’
Premier Colin Barnett said a breakout and demonstration at Darwin’s detention centre could be repeated in WA.
WA is housing asylum seekers at remote facilities near Derby and Leonora.
PerthNow [read this story]
Opinion: Ben Wyatt on James Price Point
Ben Wyatt
Shadow Treasure Ben Wyatt says Premier Barnett is putting WA’s reputation at risk.
He said the decision to place a gas hub at James Price Point subverted a process put into place by Labor’s Northern Development Taskforce that would have recommended a suitable site by now.
You can read his statement here:
James Price Point: Government media statement
The Premier’s office released a detailed statement today about the planned compulsory acquisition of James Price Point.
You can read it here:
Opinion: Paul Marshall on James Price Point
Paul Marshall
Australian Conservation Foundation’s Paul Marshall is critical of the Premier’s move to acquire gas hub land by force.
He said it undermines public confidence in government decision making about places of cultural and natural value.
You can read his statement here:
James Price Point: Premier starts acquisition process
Premier Colin Barnett has commenced legal procedings to acquire land at James Price Point.
He said he has resorted to compulsory acquisition because talks with Traditional Owners have broken down.
The Australian [read this story]
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