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Comment: Interesting topic—I actually enjoyed reading the cited newspaper clippings, but I don't see why this can't be merged to Kakadu National Park instead. There is not much to say about the group from the provided sources. Maybe you can create a more general spin-off article about just dispute between the mining lobby and enviromentalists in Kakadu National Park, which seems notable to me. Ca talk to me! 10:18, 8 November 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: Not enough to pass WP:NCORP in my opinion. ✠ SunDawn ✠ (contact) 20:51, 5 November 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: All statements must be sourced. Where is the information coming from? Edward-Woodrow • talk 17:20, 4 November 2023 (UTC)
- Comment: All statements must be sourced. Where is the information coming from? Edward-Woodrow • talk 17:20, 4 November 2023 (UTC)
The Kakadu Action Group (KAG) was an environmental group opposed to proposals to resume mining at Coronation Hill in the Kakadu National Park region of the Northern Territory of Australia.
Background edit
In the late 1980s a proposal for a uranium mine preceded a change of the prime minister of Australia after a Cabinet Disagreement over refusing its approval. [1]
In 1988 BHP proposed mining at Coronation Hill where there was a disused uranium mine from the 1950s.[2]
Groups from environmental, social and indigenous perspectives opposed the proposal. Miners and some economists supported it. The community concern was large and the Australian Government created the Resource Assessment Council to prepare a comprehensive report on the pros and cons of the proposal and opposition to it.[3]
History edit
Lindsay Mollison led the KAG from the Australian Conservation Foundation's offices in Glenferrie, Melbourne where meetings were held.[4]
As well the KAG held public meetings to encourage public support for opposition to the proposal.[5][6][7]
KAG also contributed and responded to letters to the "Letters to the Editor" section of The Age newspaper over the several years the proposal was under Government consideration.[8][9][10]
Records of the meetings of the KAG are held by the Australian Government and can only be accessed with approval.[11] They are due for release in 2026.[12]
Outcome edit
The mining proposal was vetoed at a Cabinet meeting by the then Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, in May 1991.[13] That meeting was seen as the beginning of Hawke's fall from power which occurred a few months later.[14]
References edit
- ^ Chan, Gabrielle (31 December 2015). "Cabinet papers 1990-91: Hawke's fight to keep mining out of Kakadu helped unseat him". The Guardian. Guardian News & Media Limited. Retrieved 5 Nov 2023.
- ^ "BHP WANTS CORONATION TO PROCEED". Financial Review. 14 August 1990. Retrieved 4 Nov 2023.
- ^ Stewart, Mr Justice. "Report of the Resource Assessment Commission inquiry into the use of the resources of the Kakadu Conservation Zone, including Coronation Hill and El Sherana". Resources Assessment Commission. Retrieved 5 Nov 2023.
- ^ "KAG Meetings Glenferrie". The Age. 24 Nov 1987. p. 2. Retrieved 4 Nov 2023.
- ^ The Age p. 40 (14 Apr 1989). "KAG: Wilderness Society Meeting, St Kilda". Newspapers.com. The Age. Retrieved 5 Nov 2023.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Kakadu: World Heritage Under Threat (4 Nov 1988). "Kakadu: World Heritage Under Threat". The Age, p. 41. Retrieved 4 Nov 2023.
- ^ Wilderness (14 Apr 1989). "Wilderness: KAG". The Age, p 31. Retrieved 4 Nov 2023.
- ^ "Mining Industry not disadvantaged". Lindsay Mollison. KAG. The Age, p 12. 20 Oct 1988. Retrieved 4 Nov 2023.
- ^ "Kakadu - public puts pressure brakes on mining development". Lindsay Mollison. KAG. The Age, p 12. 1 Oct 1990. Retrieved 4 Nov 2023.
- ^ "Put Kakadu views to the test". David Whitrow. The Age, p 12. 8 October 1990. Retrieved 5 Nov 2023.
- ^ Kakadu Action Group (KAG), Melbourne, 1987-89 (File 8226) - Box 67. "Guide to the Records of the Australian Conservation Foundation, Canberra Branch". NLA. Retrieved 5 Nov 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Records of the Australian Conservation Foundation, Canberra Branch, 1975-1996 [manuscript]". NLA. Retrieved 5 Nov 2023.
- ^ Chan, Gabrielle (31 December 2015). "Cabinet papers 1990-91: Hawke's fight to keep mining out of Kakadu helped unseat him". The Guardian. Guardian News & Media Limited. Retrieved 5 Nov 2023.
- ^ "Hawke stands by decision on Kakadu". Nine Entertainment Co. AAP. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 5 Nov 2023.