Its good to be an animal in Australia!!

[Bricktop]

Whilst Canadians and Americans think its cool to shoot up its fauna, we in Australia are far more caring.



http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-33798778">http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-33798778



We're even taking in lots of rhinos from Africa to ensure survival of the species.



That's how kind we are. Except for dumbshits like Nurse Numbskull.

[Anonymous]

Whilst Canadians and Americans think its cool to shoot up its fauna, we in Australia are far more caring.



http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-33798778">http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-33798778



We're even taking in lots of rhinos from Africa to ensure survival of the species.



That's how kind we are. Except for dumbshits like Nurse Numbskull.

A mine that would create jobs for many will not happen because of a lizard and a snake?

 ac_wot

[Bricktop]

Yes.



Life is more important than coal.



These animals are almost extinct. If corporations want to make billions from mining, they need to come up with a budget and strategy to protect local flora and fauna.



Australia hosts THOUSANDS of animal species that live nowhere else. It is a grave and important responsibility to protect these animals, or they will be lost to humanity forever.

[Anonymous]

Yes.



Life is more important than coal.



These animals are almost extinct. If corporations want to make billions from mining, they need to come up with a budget and strategy to protect local flora and fauna.



Australia hosts THOUSANDS of animal species that live nowhere else. It is a grave and important responsibility to protect these animals, or they will be lost to humanity forever.

A coal mine cannot exist alongside the Yabba skink and ornamental snake?



I find that difficult to believe.

[Bricktop]

So do I.



That's why these mining companies, when applying for a mining licence, must show they have an environmental impact study, and that they will prevent or repair any environmental impact.



This includes any disruption to the native fauna.



This company failed to do so, and the relevant Government minister failed to ensure they did.



Put simply, they failed in their due diligence before asking to dig up the countryside.

[Anonymous]

So do I.



That's why these mining companies, when applying for a mining licence, must show they have an environmental impact study, and that they will prevent or repair any environmental impact.



This includes any disruption to the native fauna.



This company failed to do so, and the relevant Government minister failed to ensure they did.



Put simply, they failed in their due diligence before asking to dig up the countryside.

We have a similar process here for mines and other large industrial proposals..



I just can't believe the mine cannot be built while preserving fauna habitat.

[Bricktop]

I'm sure it can.



They just tried to duck their environmental responsibility.

[Anonymous]

I'm sure it can.



They just tried to duck their environmental responsibility.

I guess they didn't think Yabba skinks and ornamental snakes were important.

[Bricktop]

No, they thought nobody else did. Mining companies hate environmental responsibility. It reduces profit.



They simply failed to undertake an impact statement.

[Anonymous]

No, they thought nobody else did. Mining companies hate environmental responsibility. It reduces profit.

Bullshit, I work for a resource company and I can tell you nothing could be further from the fucking truth.

[Bricktop]

What? That you work?



Makes sense.

[Anonymous]

What? That you work?



Makes sense.

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[Bricktop]

Don't mess with me, China White.

[Wulf]

I guess if you are a non-indigenous species of animal, life is good in Oz but it sure sucks to be a native.  



"Sunshine Coast Koala & Wildlife Rescue (SCKWR) volunteers Ray and Murray Chambers, with rescue trainee Angie Duncan, were horrified to learn of the fate of a large placid male koala, previously rescued and released under Queensland legislation, to the same home range."

http://www.koalatracker.com.au/koalatracker-blog/decapitated-koala-no-accident#.VcSsXXFVhBc">http://www.koalatracker.com.au/koalatra ... cSsXXFVhBc">http://www.koalatracker.com.au/koalatracker-blog/decapitated-koala-no-accident#.VcSsXXFVhBc

http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/koala-death-foul-play-sunshine-coast-wildlife/1519385/">http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/ne ... e/1519385/">http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/koala-death-foul-play-sunshine-coast-wildlife/1519385/



"The animals were pulled out of trees near the famous Great Ocean Road, assessed and given a lethal injection in the huge cull between 2013 and 2014 in Victoria state"

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/almost-700-koalas-secretly-culled-in-australia-because-they-were-just-dying-anyway-10090043.html">http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world ... 90043.html">http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/almost-700-koalas-secretly-culled-in-australia-because-they-were-just-dying-anyway-10090043.html



"The fate of orphaned young, too small to be of any commercial value to hunters, is grim. 'In pouch' joeys of shot mothers are either decapitated (if very small) or killed with a blow to the head. Dependent 'at foot' joeys often escape, and suddenly face a life alone, often falling victim to predators, exposure or starvation."

http://www.animalsaustralia.org/issues/kangaroo_shooting.php">http://www.animalsaustralia.org/issues/ ... ooting.php">http://www.animalsaustralia.org/issues/kangaroo_shooting.php



"A culture of blame has become entrenched in AustraIia which results in video footage of farmers engaging in 'pest' control, whooping and shouting with glee as they plough through a mob of terrified kangaroos at high speed in a fourtrack, shooting indiscriminately with shotguns, injuring more than they kill."

http://www.savethekangaroo.com/killing-kicks">http://www.savethekangaroo.com/killing-kicks

[cc]

I believe Spec.



There are no guns in Oz