Habitat Vol. 38 Number 4: October 2010

1Australian Conservation Foundation HABITAT AUSTRALIA OCTOBER 2010

VOLUME 38 NUMBER 4 OCTOBER 2010

Election 2010 what now for the environment

Putting nature on the balance sheetDemystifying organic labellingTime to stop the importation of illegally-logged timberMuckaty Traditional Owners fight back

2 Australian Conservation FoundationHABITAT AUSTRALIA OCTOBER 2010

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Chief Executive Officer Don Henry

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cover ACF Supporters send a strong message to Parliament House during the federal election campaign photo ACF

Letter from Don Henry 4

Letters to the editor 4

Whatrsquos in a name Organic food certification 5The term lsquoorganicrsquo is now defined and regulated by law

Dispatches from the field 6 Campaigners report on the status of ACF campaigns to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians

Anatomy of a campaign Dump the Dump 8Behind the scenes of one recent effort to put the little people back into the big picture

Letter from the environment to the PM 10

A BP oil spill in our own backyard 12What if it happened here

Making clean cheaper 14An update on rebates and incentives

Itrsquos time to unleash the clean energy investment boom 15A rapid scale-up of solar and other clean energy projects such as geothermal and wave power is within our grasp

Talking up forests 18Discussions put the contest between the green movement and the timber industry on hold

How communities are generating change 20

Ask the economist 22

Hal Holmes a champion of environmental change 22

Pavan Sukhdev puts nature on the balance sheet 24The next environmental revolutionary

Time to end the importation of illegally logged timber 26One in every five pieces of wooden furniture imported into Australia every year is believed to be made from illegal timber

Eco-camping just minutes from Sydney CBD 28The Eco Tourist visits Lane Cove River Tourist Park

Introducinghellip Charles Berger 30ACFrsquos Director of Strategic Ideas talks about his rise from teenage computer game nerd to environmental champion

Eco-Shopper 31Innovative new green products

HABITAT AUSTRALIACONTENTS Vol 38 No 4 October 2010

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Letter from the CEO

Dear ACF Supporter

Despite the result of the 2010 federal election remaining unclear for more than two weeks after election day one thing emerged clearly ndash that Australians sent a very strong message to the major parties we want action on a cleaner economy and a healthy environment

According to an Auspoll survey conducted immediately prior to the election 76 per cent of Australians believe our economy is too dependent on energy sources that cause pollution ndash and 79 per cent support putting a price tag on pollution

So what is amazing is that neither major party produced a credible plan to cut pollution and lead the transition to a clean energy future In the lead-up to election day many of you kept an eye on ACFrsquos online election scorecard ACFrsquos scorecard had the Coalition on 22 out of 100 Labor on 50 and the Greens on 90

Now we finally have a new parliament ndash and an opportunity to tackle the environmental challenges facing the country

The independentsrsquo statements of support for effective action on climate change and renewable energy which complement the agreement between the government and the Greens to establish a Cabinet level climate committee provide a foundation for progress

I am constantly impressed by the passion and commitment of ACF Supporters and this was once again highlighted to me during the election campaign The new parliament has a lot of work to do ndash turn to page 10 to read about what ACF expects from the first 100 days ndash and I know that together we can make sure parliament delivers crucial environmental progress for Australia

Don Henry CEO Australian Conservation Foundation

Letters to the editor

Inside the Greening25 Years of the Australian Conservation FoundationBy Beverley BroadbentInside the Greening is an insiderrsquos account of the first 25 years of ACF It looks at the contribution made by the Foundation in the struggles to stop uranium mining and to protect whales and great natural areas such as the Great Barrier Reef Kakadu and Antarctica and the drama involved in behind-the-scenes negotiations It is an engrossing story that covers the endeavours and the

human frailties and the strains and tensions of urgent campaigns on many different fronts

Reprinted by popular demand Order your copy by sending a cheque or money order for $20 payable to Beverley Broadbent at 45695 Hawthorn Rd East Brighton 3187 email beverleybnetspacenetau or phone 03 9578 6753

The human face of climate changeIrsquod like to congratulate Habitat on the pictorial in the last issue entitled lsquoThe human face of climate changersquo This is something not seen nearly enough in the media and brings home the reality of climate change to each and every individual Rather than it being just a concept this shows the all-too-dire and urgent truth of the matter Congratulations to Habitat for once again bringing these important issues into our lives

Julie Casey Carlton VIC

The road to a sustainable societyI found the article lsquoThe road to a sustainable society is paved with good intentionsrsquo captured well the dilemma that consumers face we want to make positive changes but every day we are bombarded with messages telling us we need to buy this and that Wouldnrsquot life be easier if the onus was placed on manufacturers to make sustainable choices rather than being placed on consumers to go without

Lisa Carlingford Bondi NSW


According to the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils ecosystems and people It relies on ecological processes biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions rather than the use of inputs that may have adverse effects It combines tradition innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote fair relationships and a good quality of life for all involved

Organic certificationSounds simple enough accreditation means credibility right Well not always It depends on who is doing the certification Itrsquos important to distinguish between the accrediting bodies and the actual certification and whether an organic label denotes independent accreditation or is self-made Many companies try to position themselves as being lsquogreenrsquo or lsquoethicalrsquo through schemes that essentially involve their own company patting themselves on the back Rigorous certification is essential if the organic food industry is going to be trusted

In Australia the National Organic Standard (NOS) governs all organic food production and processing by a strict set of internationally recognised rules

There are currently seven certification bodies accredited by AQIS to implement the Standard

Look out for the logos from the following accredited certification bodies on products

National Association for Sustainable Agriculture (NASAA)Australian Certified OrganicOrganic Growers of Australia (OGA)Organic Food Chain (OFC)Safe Food QueenslandTasmanian Organic-Dynamic Producers (TOP)Bio-dynamic Research Institute (BDRI) ndash DEMETER

Whatrsquos in a name Organic food certificationTo the uninitiated organic food labelling can be confusing ndash and the myriad of labels plastered on products only adds to the problem Thankfully the term lsquoorganicrsquo is now defined by law and regulated by the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) Herersquos what you need to know and the labels to watch for

Sara McMillan

Organic food what are you actually buyingUnder the NOS product manufacturers are permitted to make certain claims as long as they adhere to particular regulations

bull 100 per cent organic these products must have all of their ingredients with the exception of salt and water derived from organic production methods

bull Organic organic products must have at least 95 per cent of their ingredients with the exception of salt and water derived from organic production methods Any remaining product ingredients must consist only of approved substances

bull Made with organic ingredients a product stating that it has been made with organic ingredients must have at least 70 per cent of its ingredients of agricultural origin derived from organic production methods All remaining product ingredients must consist only of approved substances Any ingredient used that has not been derived from

organic production methods must be clearly indicated as such in the productrsquos list of ingredients

bull Products containing less than 70 per cent organic ingredients any product that contains less than 70 per cent organic ingredients cannot use the term organic on the principal display panel (main or front label) However reference can be made in the productrsquos ingredients list to any that have been derived from organic production methods

What is the difference between organic and biodynamicBiodynamic is an enhanced form of organic farming Biodynamic Certification is widely regarded as the strictest and purest of all agricultural certification standards

In Australia The Bio-Dynamic Research Institute is involved in research of the Bio-Dynamic Agricultural Method It holds the rights to the DEMETER trademark in Australia and oversees its use including the certification of DEMETER-quality products


The period leading up to and during the election proved to be a very busy time for the Northern Australia Program

In July Dave Sweeney Paul Marshall and Justin McCaul undertook a two-week road show from Kununurra to Broome talking to Kimberley Traditional Owners about uranium mining Since 2008 uranium exploration has increased dramatically in the Kimberley and people are concerned and want information The roadshow visited major towns such as Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek as well as the Aboriginal communities of Looma and Mowanjum To view a photo gallery and read more about the Kimberley Uranium Roadshow visit wwwacfonlineorgaunorthernaustralia

Another piece of good work was our Dump the Dump campaign For years now a group of Traditional Owners near Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory has been fighting the Commonwealth Governmentrsquos moves to impose a nuclear waste dump on its lands On the 26 July five Traditional Owners from Muckaty visited Melbourne to see first-hand a large billboard on a busy road in Northcote The billboard was paid for by donations and attracted plenty of media attention on the day Read more about this campaign on page eight

And finally the bipartisan commitment during the election to permanently protect the magnificent Koongarra region of Kakadu National Park from the threat of uranium mining was a very significant outcome Both Labor and the Coalition said if elected they would incorporate the Koongarra mine lease area into the World Heritage-listed Kakadu which would remove the possibility of future uranium mining For many years Koongarrarsquos Traditional Owners the Djok people have worked with neighbouring clans to see this area protected from mining This announcement is a credit to their tenacity and their vision

Dr Suzanne Jenkins Northern Australian Program Manager

Let me tell you something you already knew was true an Australia-wide poll commissioned during the federal election by ACF and WWF found that three out of four people support increasing the share of the nationrsquos budget currently spent on nature conservation The poll also found that most Australians wanted a well-funded national plan to protect our forests rivers wetlands and oceans

Yet 88 per cent of respondents claimed to be concerned that no politician had communicated a vision or plan to manage our natural assets while maintaining the economy

The public is crying out for our political leaders to stand up and protect our environment

Unfortunately the ALP and Coalition didnrsquot appear to be listening to voters There were slim pickings for the environment from the election campaign

On the upside there appeared to be bipartisan support for developing and implementing a strong Murray-Darling Basin Plan

On the down side the Coalitionrsquos Emissions Reduction Fund does little for protecting ecosystems but it does have the potential to build ecosystem resilience if it rolls out well-designed vegetation and soil carbon programs that promote biodiversity conservation The ALPrsquos National Green Corridors Plan is clear in its commitment to build ecosystem resilience and connect fragmented habitats but is only funded to the tune of $10 million

The Coalition has promised to suspend the process that identifies important ocean areas to protect Why Less than five per cent of Australiarsquos oceans are highly protected The ALP has promised to continue the work already underway (started by the Howard government) to create a network of marine parks by 2012

Dr Paul Sinclair Healthy Ecosystems Program Manager


The inaugural ACF Sustainable Cities Index which was released in June generated plenty of nationwide debate about how our cities can improve their rankings The index placed particular emphasis on greater investment in public transport improving our energy- and water-efficiency and enabling genuine community participation in decision-making in order to make our cities more sustainable socially cohesive and liveable

The launch was a great success The results of the Index were discussed in the Senate in a Matter of Public Importance debate initiated by Greens Senator Scott Ludlum It was warmly received by built environment professionals at Built Environment Meets Parliament in Canberra and also welcomed by Minister Albanese and his department including Infrastructure Australia and the Major Cities Unit We have had loads of feedback from local councils across Australia that are keen to improve their performance for next time

On the transport front we invited candidates in the seats of Ryan and Bowman in South East Queensland to participate in a public transport challenge The challenge was to get each of the candidates to catch public transport within their electorate for a week We celebrated a half-win with the Labor Party announcing a commitment to introduce mandatory

During the election we were busy keeping the pressure on the political parties In July we joined with the Australian Youth Climate Coalition Union Climate Connectors and our own Al Gore Climate Project presenters to send 27 community volunteers to Canberra to meet 56 MPs They took a powerful message into the corridors of power as a counterweight to the many lobbyists for big polluters

During this time ACF also launched a report on opportunities for big solar power in Townsville where we had great local media interest and a lot of support from local business group Townsville Enterprise We were thrilled to follow the event with a video of Cate Blanchett encouraging supporters to write to their local MP on our easy-to-use electronic form

It was fantastic to have so much support from ACF members in campaigns such as the lsquoNo more hot air ndash cut pollution nowrsquo balloon which floated over Canberra in the week to election day The balloon and our message got great coverage in commercial TV and newspapers across the country

On top of that Walk against Warming candidates forums the online election scorecard radio ads and many more activities ensured that despite the best efforts of both major parties to keep climate change off the agenda it kept coming back as a top issue in the media and among Australians

Tony Mohr Climate Change Campaign Manager

fuel consumption standards for all new vehicles If can make these standards as strong as the standards in countries overseas including the USA Korea and China we will have had a major campaign win

Now for a bit of fun Want to know what itrsquos like to drive an electric or low-emission vehicle Supporters in Melbourne will have the chance to do this during the first week of October ACF is participating in a Greenzone low-emission car trial Watch the ACF website for further details

Monica Richter Sustainable Australia Program Manager

Indigenous Knowledge for a Sustainable FutureShaping a sustainable future of Australia means understanding where we have come from and understanding Indigenousknowledges is crucial in the light of climate change and when considering issues of the sustainability of our current society

A degree postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certifi cate in Indigenous knowledges gives you a broader knowledgebase and a strong foundation from which to participate in policy formulation and decision making

The course is available as a fully external program or come and study in DarwinIntensive programs and fi eld trips in the Top End of the NT are scheduled regularly

Units of study include Yolngu Languages and Culture Indigenous Engagement ndash Land and Water Cultural Tourism Communication and Negotiation Indigenous Cultures and the Environment Representing and Recording CountryFor more information contact the School of Australian Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Phone (08) 8946 6482 Email indigenousknowledgescdueduau

wwwcdueduau


The backgroundSome regions of Australia work hard to earn their notoriety Progress associations test drive slogans true believers make balsa models of the regionrsquos prized feature and wait for news of the funding application and community groups clean up sections of the highway and enter the Tidy Towns contest

As for other places the attention is beyond their control and often despite their wishes A notorious crime an unfortunate rhyme or something else lifts their postcode into a special category

So it is with Muckaty in the Northern Territoryrsquos Barkly region Australiarsquos hot spot for both UFO sightings and ndash if the federal government gets its way ndash radioactive waste dumping

Muckaty is a long way from southern Sydney where most of Australiarsquos radioactive waste is currently generated and stored at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisationrsquos nuclear reactor at Lucas Heights It is a long way from Canberra where unelected bureaucrats and unconcerned politicians seek to decide its fate and it is a long way from the cities and suburbs that most Australians call home

The science of radioactive waste management can be complex with an array of classifications codes regulations and acronyms But the politics of radioactive waste management is surprisingly simple and crude take a waste product that not many people want and put it in a place where not many people live

On the surface this might seem reasonable but when the assumptions and the implications are explored it is anything but The approach being taken at Muckaty ndash of dumping without community consent overriding key laws and protections and removing procedural rights through a non-transparent process ndash is out of step with best industry practice and Australian and international responsible management principles and obligations

Radioactive waste management in Australia is a small issue in relation to the

Dump the DumpIn a busy world how do you bring attention to an issue happening a long way from the spotlight Without the deep pockets of the corporations or the reach of government this is a challenge that routinely confronts ACF campaigners and many others who work for change Dave Sweeney takes a look at one recent effort to put the little people back into the big picture

Dave Sweeney

Anatomy of a campaign

challenge facing those nations that have a domestic nuclear power industry but it is a real and a growing one And Muckaty is the new battleground for those who welcome the political convenience and expedience of promoting a radioactive terra nullius and those who advocate responsible management

The campaignBringing this message and this story to a wider stage is a pivotal step in bringing some rigour and accountability to the issue ACF has been working closely with many Aboriginal Traditional Owners and others who oppose and are seeking to end the federal governmentrsquos dump plan Their campaign is growing in scope and reach with a high-profile legal action before the Federal Court increasing support from civil society groups like the ACTU and regular Muckaty protests and presences taking place around the country

Recently ACF members and supporters helped build the momentum to protect Muckaty through the Dump the Dump campaign This initiative sought to put a human face on the issue and to show that rather than being in the lsquomiddle of nowherersquo for the community around the planned Muckaty dump site this area is in the middle of somewhere real and somewhere special

A key part of the initiative was to identify an image that captured both the strength of the Traditional Ownersrsquo resistance to the dump plan and the physical reality of their connection to

the country that would be most directly affected After looking through lots of images a decision was made to use a striking photo generously supplied by the regionrsquos vocal and well-regarded local paper the Tennant amp District Times

With this image as the platform an appeal was made to members and supporters to help turn this idea and image into a billboard and series of newspaper ads aimed at federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson ndash the politician with the primary responsibility for radioactive waste management in Australia and a strong promoter of the Muckaty dump plan

As the song says from little things big things grow and a simple email struck a resounding chord The goodwill and the donations flowed and what was a plan became a reality

A high-profile hilltop site on a prominent road was secured text that highlighted the lack of government accountability and consultation over Muckaty was agreed on and the artwork was finalised Newspaper advertising space was booked as were tickets to bring five of the Muckaty Traditional Owners down to Melbourne for the billboard launch and then to Sydney and surrounds for a series of public meetings

The launch was a powerful and positive event Dressed in t-shirts carrying images of the story for the Muckaty country that were painted the night before around a fire in an inner-suburban backyard the

right ACFrsquos Nuclear Free campaigner Dave Sweeney fronts the media with the Traditional Owners in Melbourne to protest the creation of a nuclear waste dump in NT left Sending a message to the Minister Traditional Owners let the Member for Batman know that dumping without community consent is not acceptable photos Dominic OrsquoBrien


Traditional Owners countered the cold July wind with the fire in their belly and the passion of their words They were joined by ACF campaigners and representatives of Maurice Blackburn and Surry Partners two of the law firms collaborating on the Federal Court challenge before a busy media pack and the story reached the national media and an important new audience

The following weeks saw a series of print ads based around the billboard in selected local papers and a powerful local front page with a strong photo of the Muckaty delegation in front of the billboard with the headline that said it all Donrsquot dump on us

The story continued to run strongly in the letters pages and on Indigenous and community media networks for days following the launch

A further part of the initiative involved a community outreach and education push that saw teams of people take to the streets of the region to talk with the general

community about the issue and better ways to manage Australiarsquos radioactive waste The response was strongly positive with many people expressing concern about the dump plan and over 1000 signing on to a call for it to be halted

The futureDump the Dump was a positive and effective step in a continuing campaign It is deeply disappointing that both major political parties continue to put short-term political expediency ahead of long-term environmental protection and community rights But Dump the Dump has shown that there are many in the community who want to see a responsible approach to this issue and who are prepared to act and stand alongside those most directly affected by this plan

The initiative has given strength to and amplified the voice of the Traditional Owners opposed to the dump plan and it has helped ensure that political leaders acting irresponsibly in someone elsersquos backyard can and will be held accountable

in their own The Muckaty radioactive waste dump

plan is a bad deal not a done deal It can and must be contested and it can and must be halted The ethical democratic and effective way to choose nuclear waste storage sites is based on voluntary consent transparency and democratic dialogue

It is time for all politicians to stop playing politics with a human and environmental threat that will last far beyond their limited tenure They need to hear the message that we want to see responsible radioactive waste management not backroom deals or out-of-sight out-of-mind dumps

The Dump the Dump initiative has been a clear example of this message and of the power and leverage that can be realised with targeted community and collective action ndash it is a tribute to those whose generosity made it possible And like the waste itself the story and the struggle continues

Dave Sweeney is ACFrsquos nuclear free campaigner

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Here is ACFrsquos action list based on commitments made by political leaders during the election subsequent agreements by the new government with the Australian Greens and with the independent Members of Parliament and some of the issues that still need to be tackled if we are to make timely and substantial progress toward a sustainable Australia

Put a price tag on pollutionQuickly establish the agreed multi-party Climate Change Committee supported by the best and most credible independent scientific and economic advice in the country The Committee should plan the pathway for an effective price tag on pollution to be legislated in 2011 and give business the certainty it needs as soon as possible to invest in a clean economy

Stop building conventional coal-fired power stationsWhile the Climate Change Committee gets on with its work impose an immediate moratorium on the building of conventional dirty coal-fired power stations including those in the approval stages and set much tougher pollution standards

Boost clean renewable energyWithin the next 100 days commit to boosting emerging large-scale renewable energy such as utility scale solar with

After the federal election ndash the opportunities for actionThe election campaign is over and a new Parliament elected bringing with it many new opportunities to make real progress on climate change and the environment What can be achieved in the first 100 days the first year and the next three years of the life of this Parliament A great deal ndash if there is the political will and strong public support

Graham Tupper

heat storage wave power and geothermal energy For example a national five per cent large-scale solar target modelled on the recent Victorian Government five per cent solar guarantee could result in around 50 new big solar power stations being built around Australia and provide a significant boost to regional economies

Review the proposed Clean Car Rebate program and reverse the proposed funding cuts to renewable energy programs

Lead by example toward a strong new global agreement on climate changeBy the end of 2010 reaffirm Australiarsquos intention to substantially cut pollution by 2020 consistent with our international responsibilities and support a strong agreement on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD)

Increase Australiarsquos commitment to fast-start climate finance to help developing countries mitigate and adapt to climate change

Get us on track to be a leading energy-smart nationWithin the next 30 days release the report of the Prime Ministerrsquos Task Group on Energy Efficiency so that its recommendations can be considered and implemented over the next 12 months with the goal to put Australia on track to be a world leader in energy efficiency by 2020

Introduce a National Energy Savings

Initiative to reward households and businesses for saving energy

Develop robust rules to store carbon in the landscapeWith the next 12 months establish robust long-term rules and measures to enable farmers and regional communities to begin reducing pollution repairing the environment creating jobs and earning income by storing carbon in vegetation ndash with priority to restoring and connecting high-conservation-value landscapes

Build our ecosystemsrsquo resilience to climate changeWithin the next 12 months develop a National Green Corridors Plan to identify the priorities for investments to build the resilience of the environment to climate change

In the next federal budget begin ramping up the funding needed (at least $1 billion per year) to help protect our forests rivers and wildlife threatened by the impacts of climate change

Restore the Murray-Darling river system and its wetlandsEnsure that adequate resources are provided in future federal budgets to implement a scientifically robust Basin Plan produced by the independent MDB Authority This includes funds to buy back water in line with science-based sustainable diversion limits

River red gums line the Murray River photo AAP Image


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Complement the Basin Plan by establishing within the next 60 days a consultative process including environment NGOs scientists and government to identify and map a comprehensive network of high-conservation-value wetlands and ecological assets across the Basin by December 2011

Protect the KimberleyWithin the next 30 days act on the advice of the Australian Heritage Commission including extensive consultation with Indigenous owners and start the formal listing of the Kimberley as Australian National Heritage to protect its natural and cultural values for all time

Complete the Kimberley Strategic Assessment and initiate a process within the next 12 months with Woodside and the joint venture partners to seek an alternative site to James Price Point outside of the Kimberley region for the processing of LNG from the Browse Basin

Maintain progress in protecting Cape YorkIn the first 100 days allocate additional funding to return lands to Traditional Owners on Cape York and with their consent to protect the natural and cultural values of these lands in new national parks

Protect our marine habitatsWithin the next 30 days release the report of the Commission of Inquiry into the

uncontrolled oil and gas release from the Montara Wellhead Platform so that its findings can inform the need for adequate protection of our oceans and coastlines

Within the next 100 days release the draft plan to protect the South West Marine Region Within the next 12 months release all draft regional marine plans including for marine sanctuaries within the parks so that the plans can be finalised by December 2011

By 2012 establish a comprehensive and representative network of marine sanctuaries which includes a very large highly protected park in the Coral Sea based on scientific and consultative process supported with adequate budgets for effective management of marine parks

Protect our forests and stop the importation of illegally logged timber productsWithin the next 100 days commit to a package of assistance commencing with Tasmania that supports the transition of the forest industry wood production into well managed plantation and agroforestry and the end of logging in Australiarsquos native forests

Within the next 100 days pass a law to make it an offence to import timber products into Australia that have not been legally harvested

In the next aid budget increase Australian funding to international efforts that strengthen and enforce forest laws and governance in the Asia-Pacific region

Incorporate Koongarra into Kakadu National ParkWithin the next 100 days implement the commitment to incorporate the Indigenous lands of Koongarra near Nourlangie Rock into Kakadu National Park to ensure this land is protected from uranium mining for all time

Radioactive waste dumpImmediately withdraw the Radioactive Waste Management Bill currently before the Senate and the nomination of Muckaty station as a nuclear waste dump and

initiate a transparent responsible process for nuclear waste management to report to Parliament in 12 months

Sustainable cities population national goals and Cabinet decision-makingWithin the next 30 days outline the process and timetable for implementing Sustainability Impact Assessments in Cabinet decision-making processes based on robust methodology and coordinated by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet

Within the next 100 days establish a process and timetable to develop a set of long-term national sustainability goals that will help build community consensus and focus political attention to future priorities This should draw on recommendations by Parliamentary Inquiries into Sustainable Cities (2005) and a Sustainability Charter (2007)

By the end of 2010 release the draft of a National Urban Policy Paper for public consultation together with a process to prioritise federal budget commitments to urban policies that promote energy efficiency in buildings and transport

Within the next six months release the draft of a sustainable population policy for Australia

Strengthen environmental protection lawsWithin the next 60 days provide a formal government response to the Hawke review recommendations on national environmental laws and commit to legislate changes within the next 12 months that strengthen these laws for more effective environmental protection

Stop subsidising pollutionPublicly commit to phasing out direct and indirect fossil fuel subsidies including fuel tax rebates fringe benefits tax breaks for excessive company car use and special tax breaks for investors in fossil fuel-intensive industries

Graham Tupper is ACFrsquos National Liaison Manager

A cyclist setting the pace on national Ride to Work Day photo AAP Image


For almost two months thousands of barrels of crude oil flooded into the Gulf of Mexico every day and attempts to stem the flow failed until 15 July By this stage the total leak amounted to an estimated 2058 million gallons of oil polluting fragile ecologies such as the Chandaleur Islands which are an important refuge for migratory birds off the coast of Louisiana There are more than 8000 species of birds fish turtles and other marine life living in the area affected by the spill It is estimated that at least 400 of those including highly endangered species such as Kemprsquos Ridley turtle are at serious risk

For many Australians the memory of the 10-week Montara oil spill off the Western Australian coast last year is still fresh and this recent crisis lends further weight to the fact that deep-sea oil drilling causes harm to the worldrsquos fragile marine environments

Accessing deep-sea oil is risky business because it requires rigs to drill into volatile surfaces to reach gas and oil trapped at extremely high pressures Adding to the risk is the fact that some of the stages of establishing deep-sea wells are far from perfect

The Deepwater Horizon explosion is a case in point the explosion occurred when a temporary concrete seal on the well designed to contain dangerous gas bubbles failed to do so Had systems been in place to respond to the explosion and resulting spill the damage would have been considerably less

As ACFrsquos healthy oceans campaigner Chris Smyth explains there is a lack of preparedness and contingency infrastructure for disasters like that in the Gulf of Mexico despite an increase in deep-sea oil exploration

ldquoThe industry doesnrsquot seem to have the technology in place to deal with emergencies so when things go wrong particularly in difficult locations like the Gulf of Mexico the marine environment suffers badlyrdquo he says

Scientists increasingly believe that these deep-sea deposits constitute the worldrsquos remaining sources of oil Our global

A BP oil spill in our own backyard What if hellipOn 20 April this year an explosion occurred on a massive deep-sea oil drilling rig called the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico The chaos that ensued took the lives of 11 of the rigrsquos crew and initiated what has now been determined as the worst marine oil spill in history Now Australians are asking what if it happened here

Justine Vaisutis

If a disaster like the Deepwater Horizon occurred off the Great Barrier Reef we can see how this natural wonder would be affected

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consumption of oil currently sits at around 80 million barrels per day As on-shore oil deposits begin to deplete petroleum companies are exploring deep-sea oil deposits more aggressively in order to satisfy consumersrsquo appetite for energy

In June this year as gallons of oil were gushing into the Gulf of Mexico Royal Dutch Shell CEO Peter Voser confirmed to a conference in Cape Town that his company would pursue deep-sea oil developments

Chris Smyth advises that ldquoeven though the industry is tapping into deep water reserves these are still running out and

we need to re-think energy and transport infrastructurerdquo

The diminishing supply of oil and the obvious risks associated with deep-sea oil drilling should prove evidence enough that efforts must move from the use of oil for energy production to the use of renewable energies such as solar hydro wind and geothermal Derived from natural sources these either last forever or can be replenished over time They do not pose the same risks to the environment or to people as production and consumption of oil

Without serious funding and technology

into cleaner fuels and renewable energy we run the risk of more frequent disasters like that in the Gulf of Mexico as the scramble for the worldrsquos remaining oil deposits as a primary source of energy becomes more desperate

What would an oil disaster look like if it happened off the coast of Western Australia

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From the federal governmentSolar hot waterUnder the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme eligible households can claim $1000 for solar hot water and $600 for heat pump systems For more information visit the LivingGreener website In addition to these rebates the sale of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) can further offset the cost of installing eligible solar hot water systems

Small generation systems ndash solar creditsFinancial assistance is available for households businesses and community groups that install eligible small-scale solar (photovoltaic) wind and hydro electricity systems Solar credits will be provided as RECs

Green loansChanges to this program were announced on 19 February 2010 Householders are still able to book a free Home Sustainability Assessment and receive a report recommending actions to be taken The loans component of the program was discontinued from 22 March 2010

Then it was announced on 8 July 2010 that the Green Loans program will transition to the Green Start program In the first round of this program home energy assessments will be available for households In the second round practical help will be provided to low-income and disadvantaged households to improve their energy efficiency For more information phone 1800 895 076 or visit the LivingGreener website

National Rainwater and Greywater InitiativeRebates of up to $500 are available to households for either the purchase and installation of a new rainwater tank connected for internal re-use of the water for toilet andor laundry or the purchase and installation of a permanent greywater treatment system For more information check out the LivingGreener website

From state governmentsState government rebates may be available

in addition to federal government rebates Feed-in tariffs (payments made for electricity fed back to the grid from small generation systems) vary from state to state Visit the LivingGreener website for state rebate and feed-in tariff information

From local governmentsSome local governments offer additional rebates so check with your local council

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)RECs are an electronic form of currency aimed at increasing the amount of energy generated from renewable energy rather than from burning fossil fuels You receive RECs for each megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity that is generated by your household renewable energy system (solar wind or mini-hydro) or a solar hot water system From 1 January 2011 RECs will have a fixed value of $40 each

RECs can be sold to the company installing your small-scale energy system in the form of an upfront discount or can be sold or transferred using the REC register or you may choose to surrender your RECs voluntarily

To find out how many RECs for which your solar hot water system or small

generation system is eligible visit the website of the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator at wwworergovau

Find out moreRebates incentives and eligibility can change without notice It is important to check current information ACF regularly updates the rebate information on our website You will also find links to other useful websites at wwwacfonlineorgaurebates

The Australian Governmentrsquos LivingGreener website provides information and assistance to aid sustainable living including rebates information Visit wwwlivinggreenergovau

The Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator also has information about the REC eligibility criteria of solar hot water heaters and small generation systems visit wwworergovau

Making clean cheaper an update on rebates and incentivesIn recent months there have been changes to rebates and incentives offered by federal and state governments to householders wanting to make environmentally friendly improvements to their homes Here is the latest on what you can claim back when you invest in energy- and water-saving measures


Large-scale solar is a renewable energy source with a bright future Australia has one of the worldrsquos best and biggest solar energy resources yet today less than one per cent of our electricity is generated from this clean energy source

Meanwhile large-scale solar technologies are operating around the world providing electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes in places like the USA and Spain and construction is underway for projects in countries from China to the Middle East

In the United States huge solar plants are in the final stages of development going through a fast-track approval process and competing for funding Projects are as big as 1000MW like the one planned for Californian deserts ndash thatrsquos the equivalent of over 650000 household solar systems in one place

In Spain theyrsquove even worked out how to produce solar power at night The key is capturing and storing some of the sunrsquos heat during the day and using the heat to produce steam and electricity at night Plants already operating in Spain can run up to 75 hours without sunlight and plants under construction can run 15 hours ndash that means 24-hour solar power in warmer months

Australia can be part of this clean energy resource boom creating thousands of new jobs and helping make clean energy cheaper if the right incentives are put in place now

In Australia the proposal of 22 big solar power plants has been publically announced including seven in Queensland and three each in New South Wales Victoria South Australia and Western Australia

The details of many others remain under wraps In total 52 solar power plants bigger than 150MW were submitted to the governmentrsquos Solar Flagships program in 2010 yet only two will receive funding

If all of the Solar Flagships projects went ahead Australia would have more than 10000MW of big solar plants installed generating around 16000

Itrsquos time to unleash the clean energy investment boomDid you know that a rapid scale-up of solar and other clean energy projects such as geothermal and wave power is within our grasp Habitat discovers that Australia has the innovation and the resources but is lacking a vital ingredient to kick-start the boom

Owen Pascoe

gigawatt hours of solar electricity per year In simple terms this would equate to generating enough electricity for 22 million Australian homes and add an extra five per cent on top of Australiarsquos renewable energy target of 20 per cent by 2020 target

The International Energy Agency has found that by 2020 concentrated solar power could provide five per cent of Australiarsquos electricity The Victorian Government has made a strong step forward with its commitment to a five per cent big solar target by 2020 The Australian Government can and should match or beat the five per cent big solar target

In August ACF released the report Building Australiarsquos Big Solar Industry in Townsville Partnered with Townsville Enterprise and with the support of Townsville City Council more than 100 representatives of business government and the community as well candidates for the federal election turned out for the launch

Building on several solar successes in Townsville including the solar cities program both business and the community are keen to take hold of new opportunities for large-scale solar

Owen Pascoe is ACFrsquos climate change campaigner

Building Australiarsquos Big Solar Industry proposes a five-point plan to build Australiarsquos big solar industry and cut pollution 1 Put a price tag on pollution to

make clean energy cheaper for customers

2 Establish a Clean Energy Finance Corporation to give clean energy companies the sort of benefits export companies currently receive

3 Establish a Big Solar and Emerging Technology Scale-up Scheme to ensure we build the equivalent of at least 50 solar flagship projects by 2020

4 Double Australiarsquos renewable energy target to 40 per cent by 2020

5 Create a Clean Energy Infrastructure Fund to connect the best areas for large-scale renewable energy to a smarter energy gridFor more details see the report online here wwwacfonlineorgau

Help ACF spread the word and display this solar map somewhere public

For your free copy of this solar map email us at acfacfonlineorgau and tell us where yoursquoll display it

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Big SolarPilbaraSize 250MWWorleyParsonsproposed

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Size 200MWMidWest Energy Solar Flagships applicant

Potential Wave Power Sites

1 ExmouthFeasibility study with Department of Defence2 Garden Island (Naval Base)Feasibility MoU with Department of Defence3 AlbanyExclusive offshore and onshore investigation licences and lease option4 Port MacDonnellOffshore licence agreement

5 Portland and WarrnamboolOffshore investigation licence and lease option 6 Phillip IslandOffshore investigation licence and lease option MoU with onshore landowner 7 Port KemblaOceanlinx 3rd generation wave energy pilot plant grid connected

Geothermal hotspot InnaminckaGeodynamics Ltd3 wells drilledPotential to support 10000 MW of generation

Big SolarSize 40MWWhyalla Solar Oasis ConsortiumREDP funded

Big SolarSize 200MWAcciona Solar Flagships shortlist

Big SolarMildura Size 180MW PVTRUenergySolar Flagships shortlist

Size 154MW PVSilex Has LETDF funding

Wave Power FarmPort Kembla Size 25MW (pilot)Oceanlix Potential for 500MW

Big SolarNSW TablelandsSize 150MW PVBP Solar Solar Flagships shortlist

Big SolarBourke-Moree region Possible solar hub

Big SolarSize 150MWTransfield Solar Flagships shortlist

Big SolarSize200MWAcciona Energy OceaniaSolar Flagships shortlist

Big SolarSize 300MWSamsung Australia Solarbiomass proposedGeothermal hotspot

Proposed supply for Millungera Basin ndashSupply for Mt Isa amp resources corridor

Big SolarSize 250MWWind Prospect CWP Solar Flagships shortlist

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This is a snapshot of just some of the many opportunities for expandedrenewable energy projects that could be possible with new government policiesACF does not endorse particular proposals or companies

FactCarnegie estimates that 1500MW

of wave energy could be installed at keysites across southern Australiaby 2020 creating 3210 jobs

Potential wave power sites 1-6 areproposed by Carnegie Wave Energy Ltd

CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES NOW

Map prepared by Demap wwwdemapcomauAuthorised by Don Henry Executive Director Australian Conservation Foundation Floor 1 60 Leicester Street Carlton VIC 3053

Our economy is too dependent on energy sources that cause pollution

We need our leaders to promote the rapid scale up

of clean energy like solar geothermal and wave

power making it cheaper faster

Big renewable energy projects have been proposed

across Australia including 52 large-scale solar

power stations - enough to power 22 million Aussie

homes with clean solar energy

But they need a clear lsquogolsquo signal from our

governments

Australia needs new incentives to boost renewable

energy combined with a price tag on pollution ndash to

level the playing field with dirty energy ndash and create

new investments and jobs

What are we waiting for Letrsquos cut pollution and

make clean energy cheaper

A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

This is a snapshot of just some of the many opportunities for expanded renewable energy projects that could be possible with new government policies ACF does not endorse particular proposals or companies

Authorised by Don Henry Executive Director Australian Conservation Foundation Floor 1 60 Leicester Street Carlton VIC 3053

wwwacfonlineorgau

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A series of roundtable discussions that began earlier this year has put the contest on hold Both camps have realised that this battle was being fought on common ground and that sustainability is a shared goal rather than a point of difference

The regular meetings which began in May have been attended by representatives of half-a-dozen forest industry bodies and environmental groups including the Australian Conservation Foundation

It was a mix of environmental and economic imperatives that brought the parties together to fully acknowledge the seriousness of each otherrsquos concerns For ACF and its peers there is the ongoing destruction of high-conservation-value forests in Tasmania with 90 per cent of the felled trees exported as low-value wood

Talking up forestsFor decades now the dense expansive forests of Tasmania have been seen as a prize fought over by two combatants in the green corner the environmental movement intent on preserving the statersquos woodlands and the flora and fauna that thrive therein and in the black (or hoping to be) the timber industry intent on financial solvency But are the combatants actually standing in the same corner

Paul Smitz

chips The timber industry meanwhile is struggling to remain competitive in a world market awash with wood chips that are increasingly being supplied by plantation forests with eco-friendly credentials

It soon became obvious that sustainability be it ecological or market-based was at the top of the collective wish list

Lindsay Hesketh ACFrsquos forests campaigner says that a transition to certified plantation timber appears to be in everyonersquos interest ldquoAustralia has developed a significant softwood plantation resource over much of the last century in addition to an enormous hardwood eucalypt plantation area over the past decaderdquo he says ldquoThis has resulted in a wood products industry that

can meet our domestic wood-fibre needs and at the same time provide significant export materialrdquo

However he adds that the timber industry knows it has to tread carefully if it goes down this path ldquoThe conversion of natural forests to plantations is a practice that would disqualify these sources from enviro-labelling The use of hazardous chemicals against pests is also a major issue one we are aiming to have addressed through strong timber certification systemsrdquo

All of those pursuing a solution to the crisis facing the forests of Tasmania have agreed that itrsquos vitally important to engage the entire community in the process conservationists timber companies forestry employees and township residents

The heartbreaking destruction of high-conservation-value forests in Tasmania photo Martin Wurt


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Furthermore itrsquos hoped that this all-inclusive approach which has won a stamp of approval from another important stakeholder the state government will soon be exported to the mainland where similar stand-offs have taken place

In Victoria the proposed clear-felling of the forests of Brown Mountain in East Gippsland has been a particularly contentious issue though the saga had a positive twist in August when the Supreme Court of Victoria ruled that the state government had a legal responsibility to protect endangered wildlife in the area

Lindsay Hesketh says that the roundtable talks will continue to be challenging and that a resolution will take some time but that they have fanned hopes for a durable and sustainable native forest agreement in Tasmania Striking an even more hopeful note he says there is ldquoa strong commitment by all parties in the discussions to continue beyond Tasmania and attempt to remedy the problems faced by the conservation movement and forestry concerning wood production in other parts of Australiardquo

Stump of old growth tree at Brown Mountain Victoria radiocarbon dated at over 500 years old and logged in November 2008 photo Jill Redwood

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Notice of Annual General Meetingin accordance with Rules 51 and 57 of ACFrsquos Constitution

You are invited to join ACF President Ian Lowe ACF Council and other ACF members at ACFrsquos 44th AGMWhen 600 pm Saturday 27 November 2010Where Ground Floor 60 Leicester Street Carlton Victoria

As part of the eveningrsquos proceedings come and hear President Ian Lowe give one of his inspiring presentations This will be followed by a question and answer session

The agenda will include reports from the President CEO and Treasurer the appointment of the Auditors and any items submitted by members As well this year members will be asked to consider a motion to amend ACFrsquos Constitution to vary the timing of the election of the President Detailed documentation relating to this motion is being sent to all ACF members who have voting rights

Please RSPV online httpwwwacfonlineorgauagm2010 or by calling 1800 223 669

Calls for agenda items must be signed by at least five members and should be addressed in writing to Honorary Secretary councilacfonlineorgau or Honorary Secretary ACF Floor 1 60 Leicester Street Carlton Vic 3053

Agenda items are due by midday Friday 5 November 2010 The agenda will be available on request from the Board and Council Assistant councilacfonlineorgau or 03 9345 1156 after midday on Friday 5 November 2010

Inquiries relating to the AGM can be directed to the Board and Council Assistant at councilacfonlineorgau


With only one world leader in the house former US Vice President Al Gore 250 people from countries including Myanmar PNG Fiji Yemen Indonesia India and China came together in Melbourne and trained as TCP presenters

They made a commitment to deliver 10 climate change-themed activities over 12 months aimed at educating their networks about ways to be part of the solution to the climate crisis

A year has now passed and these TCP presenters have on average delivered 26 activities each They have delivered a total of 1733 presentations to a combined audience of 119500 people ndash thatrsquos 327 people a day or 13 people an hour

The activity of these people from 19 Asia-Pacific nations who have put their hands up to become TCP presenters has been overwhelming The statistics show us that every five minutes a TCP presenter is making a presentation to someone somewhere

As a direct result of one TCP presentation the entire audience signed on to using GreenPower and Dubai Properties agreed to develop a strategy to look at the positive impacts they can make as a

The Climate Project ndash Asia Pacific one year onThis time last year world leaders were readying themselves for the UN negotiations in Copenhagen Yet fewer eyes were trained on another meeting organised at around the same time ndash and one that is showing actual results The Climate Project (TCP)rsquos first Asia-Pacific Summit

Mim Lowe

business to mitigate climate changeIn Fiji where the population is directly

feeling the impacts of climate change TCP presenter Marita Manley delivered a presentation to staff at the British High Commission

In Pakistan TCP presenters Khalida Brohi and Asif Iqbal have travelled to flood affected areas to supply aid and advise policy makers on how to rebuild these communities to be more resilient to climate change

The current running total of activities orchestrated by TCP presenters in the Asia-Pacific region is 5000 Among them are 181 connector trainings ndash that is presenters training others to effectively communicate about climate change As a direct result of several union members training as TCP presenters the 2500-member-strong Union Climate Connectors program was born

Australian TCP presenter Rebecca Phyland travelled to Israel to train connectors While they were divided by religion they managed to find common ground on agreeing to do what they can to communicate about climate change Malaysian TCP presenter Swee Yoke Chew has trained some of the Kuala Lumpur Bar

Al Gore at the Melbourne event in which he trained 250 people from countries including Myanmar PNG Fiji Yemen Indonesia India and China photo ACF

Associationrsquos most influential lawyers as connectors

TCP presenter Indira Naidoo reached 550000 people across Australia when she was asked to be a panellist for a discussion about climate change on the ABC TV program QampA And TCP presenter Clare Bowditch interviewed Australiarsquos newest Prime Minister Julia Gillard in a 30-minute conversation that was streamed online Clare took the opportunity to ask Ms Gillard some pressing and unanswered climate change policy questions

The backgrounds of our Asia-Pacific presenters may be very different ndash many have had different experiences and stories to tell But when asked the TCP presenters in the region are united in their reason for committing to this voluntary and at times difficult work

In the words of NZ-based TCP presenter Rob Hamill ldquoWe cannot afford not to do anything at this stage I feel the evidence is compelling What we are doing here is going to make a big difference to try and form those local communities to then put the upward pressure on our governmentsrdquo

About The Climate ProjectThe Climate Project Al Gorersquos climate change leadership program is a non-profit organisation founded in 2006 TCPrsquos mission is to educate and engage the public about the harmful effects of climate change and to work toward solutions at a grassroots level worldwide

TCP has more than 3500 diverse and dedicated volunteers internationally These volunteers are known as TCP presenters and have been personally trained by Nobel Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore to deliver an updated version of the slide show featured in the Academy Awardreg-winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth

TCP presenters worldwide have delivered 70000 presentations and have reached a combined global audience of 73 million people Presentations are customised and frequently revised to include the latest climate science and can be requested free of charge by any size group or organisation Official TCP branches are located in the United States Australia Canada China India Spain the United Kingdom Indonesia and Mexico TCPrsquos global headquarters is located in Nashville Tennessee Find out more or request a presentation at wwwtheclimateprojectorg


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In the words of Martin Luther King Junior Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywherersquo I believe that together the developed and developing countries should work together to mitigate climate changerdquoDr Hameed Yasir TCP Presenter Yemen

below TCP presenter Jim Thomsonrsquos invention the Outback PowerPack really packs a punch photo Courtesy ABC TV

Kalgoorlie-based TCP presenter and electrical contractor Jim Thomson has been awarded the New Inventors Peoplersquos Choice Award for the invention of a renewable power generator called the Outback PowerPack

The PowerPack is a purpose-built renewable power station which when installed onsite in remote locations can generate and store enough renewable power to run a business or settlement without generating any greenhouse gas pollution

This award is the latest chapter in Jimrsquos inspiring story Jim has invested more than a decade of his working life in prioritising and pioneering renewable energy ndash in the mining town of Kalgoorlie

And with the rock-solid support of his family and extended community he is fighting fit after successfully combating serious throat cancer

Speaking from Kalgoorlie Jim tells us what he thought upon hearing he had received the New Inventors Peoplersquos Choice Award

ldquoI never thought this would happen I thought I was being a bit cheeky just entering in the first place I did not imagine ever that I would reach this pinnacle

ldquoMy family are just over the moon and so proud of me I could not possibly have done it without the support of my family and the community of Kalgoorlie I am sure that a large portion of the vote came from Kalgoorlie folk getting behind one of their own ndash- the amount of people who have said to me lsquoYou were robbed [of a win on the segment in which he appeared] I voted for yoursquo

ldquoThe New Inventors program is the highest rating show on ABC International Since my appearance on the show I have been getting enquiries from all over the world It has certainly increased the exposure of my company Outback Energy I am sure that will translate into some requests for versions of the PowerPack

ldquoWhat does this mean for the use of clean renewable energy in my town Well we are working up the Outback PowerPack into a system that I can license for other regions and countries to manufacture And we have strong interest from a variety of sources to do this We are rolling along always looking out for opportunities to increase renewable energy use in the Australian landscape

ldquoI can say I am so stoked and grateful to my networks of family friends and associates Thank yourdquo

ldquo lsquo


Ask the economistSimon OrsquoConnor

Got a question for the Economist Simply email him at habitatacfonlineorgau

I know catching a train to work would be better for the environment but I drive my car because itrsquos by far the faster and cheaper option How do we make public transport more attractive to people like me who just want to get home quickly after work to be with family

Habitat reader Victoria

You have highlighted perfectly the distinct perversity in many of the decisions we make as environmentally minded citizens Often we are expected to contradict what traditional economists assume is the very nature of ourselves ndash rational and self-interested ndash by choosing the more expensive andor less convenient option that offers lower lsquoutilityrsquo or wellbeing

If we are to achieve a truly sustainable society the environmental choices need to be more attractive than the non-environmental choices Public transport for example should be cheaper easier and faster than driving

However calculating choices can be difficult For example often the cost of a car trip is based on false calculations Rather than budgeting five dollars for fuel the true cost of driving should also include parking fees wear and tear (yoursquoll be replacing the car sooner) mechanicrsquos bills insurance registration and car washing Now calculate your daily cost ndash is it still cheaper than a daily train ticket

What about societal costs Well to properly account for them wersquoll need to include the cost of congestion loss of public space cost of accidents cost to our health system from injuries and an unhealthier population noise air pollution carbon emissions and so on

Do those sums and we arrive at the conclusion that in fact it is in our best economic interests as a society at least to use public transport In fact if we cycle to work we are actually saving all Australians 075ckm

But of course none of us is likely to do those calculations and they still donrsquot change the fact that driving for you is more convenient

At least our government should do the sums for us And at last it is beginning to Last year the Federal Government invested for the first time in public transport because they did the sums correctly and found that public transport makes the most sense for most people

If government continues to increase investment in public (and active) transport a cheaper faster and more convenient transport system should be possible In the meantime wersquoll have to perform the irrational altruistic acts of self-sacrifice (and enjoy a good book on the train)

Simon OrsquoConnor is ACFrsquos Economic Advisor

Hal Holmes was a passionate environmentalist with a keen understanding of modern conservation issues photo Courtesy Holmes family

Living Legacy CommunityACF recognises the exceptional commitment of our bequest supporters in our Living Legacy Community through invitations to special events and by providing opportunities to meet with our Executive Director Don Henry and President Professor Ian Lowe Many have attended functions in cities around Australia this year featuring updates from Don Henry and senior campaign staff

For more information on how you can support ACF in your will or information on our Living Legacy Community please contact Brenda Curran on 1800 332 510 bequestsacfonlineorgau or wwwacfonlineorgaubequests and ask for a copy of our Living Legacy bequest booklet

Hal Holmes a champion of environmental changePaul Smitz


Hal Holmes was born in Maitland New South Wales in 1925 the youngest of seven children His childhood overlapped the Great Depression when it was ingrained in him to be frugal and to conserve goods wherever possible This was an early and powerful lesson in the importance of sustainability He grew up with a strong dislike of consumer packaging and became a fervent recycler

Hal eventually embarked on a career as a chemical engineer in Melbourne and he worked in this field until his retirement in 1983

Hal Holmes shared a love of the Australian bush with his wife Bobbie and their children While indulging his passion for bird-watching be it in the wild or in his own garden he honed his appreciation for the interconnectivity of all living things ndash that is biodiversity the web of life He also pursued a strong interest in weather patterns Consequently the ABCrsquos nightly weather report became sacrosanct in the Holmes household These areas of interest would eventually coalesce into his greatest environmental preoccupation climate change

After his retirement Hal became involved in initiatives that tackled important issues such as equal opportunity in employment and heart health But it was the urgent need to address global warming that drove him most to which end he

In June 2010 the Australian Conservation Foundation received a significant gift from the family of Hal Holmes a passionate environmentalist and supporter of ACF who died in February 2009 In making the gift from Halrsquos estate the Holmes family felt it was an appropriate reflection of his commitment to environmental causes in particular his deeply held belief that something must be done to halt climate change It is noteworthy that Halrsquos dedication to nature has become something of a family trait

chaired the Renewable Energy Authority Victoria He was an early advocate of strong and direct action on climate change maintaining more than two decades ago that it was critical to stabilise greenhouse gas levels as soon as possible Later he was concerned by the fallacies spread by climate change deniers which only heightened his conviction that action on global warming was imperative

One of the striking things about Hal Holmes was that he was one of those rare people who remained open to new ideas as he got older He may have been a child of the Depression but he was also a modernist with a keen grasp of contemporary issues in particular the plight of todayrsquos environment

The Holmes family gift on his behalf like all gifts from committed supporters enables ACF to continue to take action on crucial issues such as climate change True to the spirit of interconnectedness that he so admired Hal and his family have made a wonderful contribution to the world around them

Gifts in MemoryACF has received gifts in memory for

Mr Allister Couper VicMr Hal Holmes VicMr David Lui NSWDr Duncan Merrilees WAMr Alaric Nattrass QldMr Noel Playfair SAMr Robert Trengove Vic

Gifts in Memory are a wonderful way to honour loved ones and colleagues We express our appreciation for the thoughtful gifts in memory of these conservationists and ACF members and offer our condolences to their family and friends

To make a gift for conservation in memory of a family member friend or colleague or to arrange for donations in lieu of flowers for a funeral please contact Brenda Curran on 1800 332 510 or visit visit wwwacfonlineorgau

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Pavan Sukhdev puts nature on the balance sheetHave you ever wondered where the next environmental revolutionary would come from

Simon OrsquoConnor

Born in India currently residing in London and with a background in economics and finance Pavan Sukhdev appears an unlikely leader of an environmental revolution However when ACF played host to Sukhdev at a public lecture in Melbourne the message he delivered certainly was revolutionary itrsquos time to put nature on the balance sheet

Pavan is currently the leader of an international study of the economic value of the services that nature provides us for free ndash clean air clean water a habitable microclimate pollination filtration and flood protection among many others

His work program The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity highlights that as a species we humans take all of these essential services for granted despite their critical contribution to life on planet Earth Further he concludes that by undervaluing these ecosystem services the decisions we make will nearly always result in unsustainable outcomes leading to the environmentally destructive planning we see daily across the planet

On the flip side Sukhdev highlights many examples of where traditional environmental policy results in strong economic outcomes ndash a real winndashwin that disproves the age-old argument that protecting the environment will cost jobs and the economy

Take for example the establishment of marine protected areas (MPAs) A study in the US in the Georges Bank region has shown some interesting results in fish stocks and the fishing industry after an area has been closed to fishing The MPAs were established in 1994 due to a collapse in haddock population which has resulted in fish numbers and fish size sharply increasing in the years since fishing was stopped

Clearly this was the intention of the policy but what of the economic impact Perhaps surprisingly to many the MPAs have sustained an otherwise dying fishing industry in the region The spillover effect where fish breed and grow in a protected area then start to venture out

Pavan Sukhdev takes a personal interest in protecting the Daintree rainforest in Far North Queensland photo Steve BrennanNewspix


3

of these MPAs when mature has resulted in positive benefits for fishing most commercial species with the majority of the regional fishing activity now occurring on the edges of the MPAs

It turns out that the protection of key fish breeding areas can result in positive environmental and economic outcomes ndash a key lesson for our politicians currently considering marine protection for Australia

Or try the example of the Nakivupo wetland in the centre of Kampala the capital of Uganda The government thought that due to a shortage of land for housing and industrial activities it was time to drain this large fertile wetland sitting on prime real estate in the city centre Thankfully with a holistic economic assessment it quickly became clear that to replace the services provided for free by the wetland ndash mainly wastewater purification ndash a huge investment in new waste infrastructure would be required overwhelming the benefits of increasing the availability of land

It turns out that the wetland is providing services valued at between $1 and 175 million per annum The wetland is now treated as an economically important and environmentally sensitive area of the city rather than wasted space

On the flip side what is the economic cost of the environmental impact of the

worldrsquos largest corporations A recent study showed that the top 3000 companies globally are creating environmental damage to the value of nearly $25 trillion annually This is about a third of their annual profits Pavan refers to this as lsquothe free lunch that has to endrsquo

And this is where the revolutionary steps in This is the type of economics that Pavan is calling for a rapid and dramatic shift in the way we account for nature that more holistically puts nature on the balance sheet If and when this is to occur he says this will dramatically shift the way we do business the way we live and the priorities of our governments and society

These are powerful concepts and coming from a man with decades in the global banking industry they could not hold greater economic credibility Pavan has seen environmental damage close up which has driven him to become heavily involved in leading a long list of Indian environmental organisations advising the Indian government on environmentally adjusted GDP that accounts for environmental damage and more recently having been trained by Al Gorersquos The Climate Project His latest endeavour even has him rehabilitating a piece of Daintree rainforest in Far North Queensland

It is this diverse experience that has given him a unique insight into the deep underlying drivers of environmental

damage across the globe Despite not quite looking like the stereotypical revolutionary his calls for such a dramatic and rapid transformation of how we manage the global accounts is truly an essential and revolutionary transformation Letrsquos hope his work does start a global revolution in the way we value what nature provides

Simon OrsquoConnor is ACFrsquos economic advisor

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Every year around $1 billion worth of illegal timber is imported into Australia The industry that facilitates this trade is not only devastating forests in our closest neighbouring nations it is also undermining good governance by fuelling corruption and furthering a host of criminal activities

The BBC recently reported on the violence inflicted on Indonesian journalists covering illegal logging issues On 30 July this year journalist Ardiansyah Matrarsquoisrsquos naked body was found in a river in West Papua with his arm handcuffed to a tree Last year Matrarsquois wrote a series of articles about illegal logging with photographs showing the local military officersrsquo connection to these operations He had previously been kidnapped by soldiers who threatened to kill him and his family members if he continued his work

Days earlier a well-known journalist Muhammad Syaifullah who reported extensively on illegal logging for Indonesiarsquos largest daily newspaper Kompas was found dead in his home in Kalimantan in Borneo His colleagues suspect he was poisoned because of his work

Indonesia is one of Australiarsquos closest forest-nation neighbours It has one of the largest and most biologically diverse forests in the world but also endures one of the highest deforestation rates

In 2007 its timber industry was estimated to be worth US$66 billion second only to Brazil and more than all the African and Central American nations combined

Under the leadership of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Indonesia has been struggling to control illegal logging

The Indonesian government in partnership with civil society donor governments including Australia and other international institutions has made efforts to build and increase its institutional capacity to improve law enforcement and to strengthen domestic laws to tackle illegal logging

Despite the Presidentrsquos commitments the lucrative market created by a high

Time to end the importation of illegally logged timberMost Australians wouldnrsquot realise that one in every five pieces of wooden furniture imported into Australia every year is believed to be made from illegal timber But itrsquos time we did and time it stopped

Lee Tan

global demand for timber regardless of how it is obtained has continued to fuel illegal logging activities

Earlier this year the Indonesian government conceded that illegal logging activities had intensified during the end of 2009 and early 2010

Merbau is a valuable hardwood used to make flooring furniture and doors Undercover investigations by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) and its Indonesian counterpart Telapak in the past year followed the illegal merbau trade to illustrate the problem

Last October 23 containers of merbau logs on their way to overseas markets were seized in Jakarta The illegal operation was headed by Hengky Gosal who bribed officials and exploited weaknesses in the system to acquire documentation for shipment The seizure exposes serious flaws in Indonesiarsquos system for checking the legality of timber Gosal admitted to bribing officials and smuggling up to 50 containers a month of merbau logs to China in contravention of Indonesiarsquos log and sawn timber export bans

The port city of Surabaya in East Java is another timber trafficking hotspot It is the operating base for another prominent merbau smuggler Ricky Gunawan EIATelapak have submitted several reports to Indonesian authorities on his smuggling activities since 2007 but he has yet to be investigated As recently as December 2009 he was still illegally shipping merbau logs to southern China

Gunawan wields such influence that when one of his China-bound illegal merbau shipments was detained by Indonesian customs in April 2009 swift intervention on his behalf by some government officials and members of local parliament ensured the timber was released for onward shipment

The President has recently classified illegal timber exportation as an organised crime and has commissioned the countryrsquos Judicial Anti-Mafia Task Force to handle the problem

Illegal logging is also a major problem

for Papua New Guinea The island of New Guinea which PNG shares with Indonesiarsquos West Papua houses the third-largest unbroken tract of tropical rainforest in the world

For the last two months coastal communities of Collingwood Bay in the northndasheastern region of the island have lived in fear that their pristine rainforest will be decimated by illegal loggers despite their protest actions and strong opposition to logging

Here a couple of Australian companies with an interest in carbon trading joined forces with the Malaysian loggers in an attempt to lure gullible land owners to sign over forest leases on the pretext that they will set up acacia and cashew nut plantations which will be eligible for carbon credits The illegal logging scam was uncovered by some well informed local leaders who in turn sought support from the local NGOs They have since been battling the countryrsquos weak and corrupt law enforcement agencies to try to stop the illegal operations while also hosting community meetings to urge clan leaders not to sign away their forests

These examples reinforce the need for stringent measures in the timber-importing countries to combat the illegal trade and to support the efforts of forest nations to manage their own resources

ldquoExpecting or asking one country to combat illegal logging while at the same time receiving or importing illegal logs does not support efforts to combat these forest crimesrdquo says Indonesiarsquos former minister of forestry M S Kaban

A ban on the importation of illegal timber was the Australian Governmentrsquos 2007 election promise It has been a long road for the government to reach its current commitments There is now bi-partisan support to criminalise the importation of illegally source timber

Back in July key civil society groups in Indonesia led by the countryrsquos peak environment group WALHI (Indonesian Environmental Forum) and including members of the Indonesian Coalition

1


Against Forestry Mafia delivered a letter to the Australian Embassy in Jakarta asking PM Julia Gillard to close the door to illegally sourced timber and forest products into Australia

Last December six members of the US Congress and five US Senators wrote to then-prime minister Rudd urging him to join forces with the USA to end the trade in illegal timber

Earlier this year a Democratic member

of the US House of Representatives for the timber state of Oregon Mr Earl Blumenauer made a personal plea to Australia He said that Australia is part of a global supply chain and is positioned strategically on the edge of a vast area in which some of the most destructive logging practices have been taking place

By continuing to allow lsquono questions askedrsquo timber and wood products into our market Australia is complicit in illegal logging and the corruption associated with it Most Australians would have no idea that over 20 per cent of the wooden furniture imported into Australia every year (at least one in every five pieces of wooden furniture) is believed to be made from illegal timber

Tolerating the trade in illegal timber is also damaging our local economy It undercuts sales of Australiarsquos own legal timber ndash domestically and on the international market

A robust response to illegal logging is in Australiarsquos national interest and a pre-condition for Australiarsquos effort in developing a policy framework to tackle illegal logging and climate change

The governmentrsquos commitment to ban the import and sale of timber products that cannot be independently certified as legally and sustainably sourced is the most effective way for Australia to help stamp out illegal logging in PNG and Indonesia

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Banning the import and sale of illegal timber would reassure consumers that they were not contributing to rainforest destruction and gross violation of human rights when they buy wood products

It will put an end to unfair competition on the Australian forestry and timber product sectors by allowing only legally harvested and sourced products to be sold in Australia This will encourage an industry based on sound ecological and social standards in Australia and globally

In May 2008 the US instituted a ban by amending the Lacey Act to criminalise the importation of illegal timber and forest products

The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in July this year to legislate a ban on illegal timber The EU legislation requires timber traders operating inside the EU to source only legal timber products from an identified country of origin in which the timber has been harvested according to the laws of that country

The governmentrsquos commitment when implemented will put Australia on par with the US and the EU in a global effort to stamp out illegal logging It will help boost consumer confidence and at the same time help secure the future of timber companies by fostering a sustainable supply chain and a positive public image for the industryLee Tan is ACFrsquos Asia Pacific coordinator

123 Forest fire post illegal logging in Sumatra Indonesia Indonesia alone is responsible for 6 of the global CO2 emissions from deforestation photo Mohammad Teguh Surya WALHI

4 The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is critically endangered due to the massive habitat loss from illegal logging in Sumatra in Indonesiaphoto iStockphoto

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I take a quick look at my GPS to make sure I am still in Sydney and havenrsquot somehow been magically transported into the bush Itrsquos true I am only 10 kilometres from the Sydney Harbour Bridge but the sights sounds and smells tell me Irsquom in the middle of the Australian bush

As I settle into my patch of wilderness so close to the city I stop for a minute to get a sense of the park Surrounded by incredible native gardens and under the gaze of a curious kookaburra I set up camp adjacent to the lsquocampersrsquo kitchenrsquo which I discover comes complete with refrigerator gas cooker and sink

After a hot cuppa itrsquos time for a walk ndash and itrsquos not long before I come across the grey-water recycling station that I was assured was world-first technology Developed jointly between the park and Australiarsquos National Scientific Organisation this low-impact nano-gill system treats some 20000 litres of the parkrsquos used grey-water every single day for irrigating and toilet flushing

A little further down the track I bump into park manager Andrew Daff and ask him about the other sustainability measures in the park

ldquoThere is a host of themrdquo he says ldquoWe are so passionate about our little patch of protected area that we have gone as sustainable as is possible This includes three different types of solar generation

Welcome to Lane Cove River Tourist Park complete with native Waratah

all photos Courtesy Lane Cove River Tourist Park

Camping in the Australian bush only 10km from Sydney

Eco-camping just minutes from Sydney CBDI had heard about Lane Cove River Tourist Park and as a committed eco-camper it was only a matter of time before I found myself checking it out first-hand

The Eco Tourist

Phillip Island Nature Parks leader in Eco Tourism

wwwpenguinsorgau


ndash panels tubular solar and solar canvas ndash which means we are now generating over 20 per cent of our annual consumption Our biggest achievement is being certified as carbon neutralrdquo

But it seems that the parkrsquos sustainability deals with much more than energy and water As night falls the park comes alive with the sights and sounds of wildlife Daff told me that in the last five years there have been over 250000 trees shrubs bushes and grasses revegetated on park land and the prevalence of native wildlife certainly proves that

I take up the offer of a free night tour which is available to all park guests Wildlife carer Liz explains the habitat initiatives then takes me on a walk to meet some of the local natives ranging from possums to bandicoots

The local Aboriginal people have been included in the parkrsquos sustainability platform I take the time to catch the free Indigenous Cultural Performance in which two local Aboriginal performers Terry and Glen walk me through the local culture with interpretive songs and dance ndash I even had a go at being a kangaroo

ldquoThe performances are a highlight for usrdquo Daff says ldquoTo be able to showcase the oldest living culture in the world and bring it to life in such an interactive and respectful way is an achievement of which we are rightly proudrdquo

Glen and Terry delighting guests with traditional stories and dance

25 of the parkrsquos electricity consumption is generated on site

A shaded swimming pool blends into the environment

World first grey water recycling technology in co-operation with ANSTO

Waking to the songs of parrots currawongs and kookaburras I want to explore the rest of the National Park before I set off back to the concrete jungle I take the walking track and wind my way through the blue gum forests until I arrive at the Lane Cove River The morning mist is just clearing and the river reveals yet another side to the park and the area I am informed on good authority that Irsquom close by the spot where Charles Darwin wandered around when he sailed up the river on the Beagle and only a few hundred metres from the landing spot of Captain Arthur Phillip who ordered the area logged to build Sydney Town

There is so much more to Lane Cove River Tourist Park not the least being the feeling that comes from knowing my camping fees are going directly into flora fauna and habitat management projects

Lane Cove River Tourist ParkPlassey RdMacquarie Park NSW 2113wwwlcrtpcomau

Owned and operated by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Green Globe Certified Advanced Eco Tourism Status Climate Action Leader Status

Trek the light fantastic and experience one of Australiarsquos world heritage icons in a way that few non-Aboriginal people have ever done

Wet Of course ndash it is the wet season But this water is warm Enjoy a swim with every break Relax in a rock shelter and watch waterfalls appear as if by magic

Magic yes easy no The road is closed and the park will be closed to the general public but wersquore being allowed to fly in Wersquove done it before We know the best shade best shelter and the safest most spectacular places to camp

Want more info Ask us for details and photos wwwbushwalkingholidayscomau

in the wetin the wetBungle BunglesBungle Bungles

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The ACF calendar is $2495 plus postagehandling and the ACF diary is $2195 plus postagehandling

What appealed to you about working for ACFBefore coming to ACF I was a lawyer with a large international firm It was challenging and sometimes fun and paid well but ultimately I lacked the conviction that the work had any lasting importance Plus there was the obvious appeal of working to protect the environment

The interdisciplinary nature of our work at ACF is fantastic Every day is a lesson for me not only about environmental issues but also about how media and politics work how to persuade a sceptical audience and generally how to make things happen Therersquos a lot of learning on your feet but with a hugely talented team to show you how itrsquos done

Irsquove seen some jaw-droppingly effective advocacy by ACF staffers and itrsquos a pleasure to play a part

How did you become an environmental activistIrsquom a very unlikely activist even an unwilling one Growing up in America I saw constant protests against all sorts of things but some innate contrariness prevented my wholehearted participation I never bought into the identity politics that so pervaded American universities in the 1980s And anyway I was very wrapped up in an eclectic mix of nerdy personal interests jazz music computer design fantasy gaming

But as a teenager and right through

Introducing hellip Chuck BergerACFrsquos Director of Strategic Ideas talks about his rise from teenage computer-game nerd to environmental champion

my legal education I was always reading natural history I came to be struck by the sheer irrevocable tragedy of the loss of a species the terrible cosmic loneliness of the last dodo or the last Tasmanian tiger

And I mean struck literally I actually remember the moment sitting in my office in the law firm when I decided all at once to scrap my corporate law career and find some way of working to prevent that sort of terrible global loss Describe a typical day for youItrsquos thoroughly conventional Up at 630 am or so to dress my little boy Tom Thorstein an hour commute on the train and into the office for my first of about six daily cups of coffee at around 9 am My workday is fairly unpredictable and diverse but Irsquom usually able to leave around 5 pm My biggest grin of the day is when I walk in the front door to greet Tom and my partner Christy

Good healthy food is a pretty important part of our lives so we take turns making good fresh veggie fare for the three of us each night The few hours in the evening after Tom goes to bed are for the latest episode of Mad Men or some time at the piano or any undone work emails or readingWhat do you like doing outside workThe piano is a constant source of frustration and delight I love Scriabin most of all ndash the spare crystalline beauty of his Preludes and the intense blaze of

the Etudes and Sonatas Irsquom also building a harpsichord and enjoy sea kayaking But at the moment playing with my son and watching his personality really begin to define itself is my greatest pleasure

What do you consider to be the most important environmental issues right nowOur environment continues to be basically invisible to how we gauge our economic success and prosperity If our definition of GDP completely disregards the long-term value of a stable and healthy environment it is doing more harm than good

But re-defining economic success to include the environment is devilishly hard structurally because GDP and other economic measures are internationally agreed standards and psychologically because our media and political leadership have focused on a narrow definition so hard for so long

Another big challenge is how we can encourage a far less consumption-oriented lifestyle About one million Australian workers say they would prefer to work fewer hours and enjoy more leisure time and would be willing to accept a corresponding cut in pay to do so but the pathways to achieve that balance arenrsquot realistically available in most workplaces (ACF excepted) We focus on unemployment as a problem and rightly so but overwork and overconsumption are not yet seen as serious public policy issues


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Last year Trilogy launched an ongoing campaign to help endangered orangutans in South East Asia which received enormous public support In 2009 Trilogy raised $20000 for the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation the worldrsquos largest orangutan rescue sanctuary through sales of limited-edition boxes of Certified Organic Rosehip Oil This Spring Trilogy will again be donating $100 from the sale of each specially marked box of its rosehip oil to the BOS Foundation

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Where your fees go towards environmental conservation

Remember when a cup of tea was made in a Billy sleeping in a tent was fun and all you needed to amuse yourself was open air and a river nearby

Well herersquos the thing ndash it still is fun Now you can camp just 10 kilometres or 15 minutes from Australiarsquos largest city Sydney We have powered and unpowered campsites barbecue areas abundant wildlife and well-appointed cabins if mum and dad are a little past the camping thing Whether yoursquore camping out or walking the many trails or just sitting quietly by the Lane Cove River you can enjoy an authentic carbon-neutral bush experience And the money you spend with us all goes back into conservation and sustainability projects in the park

So bring your whole family and explore Sydneyrsquos only eco tourist park Lane Cove River Tourist Park Itrsquos what camping used to be like and itrsquos right here in your own backyard

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Plassey Rd Macquarie Park 2113 Telephone 1300 729 133 or 02 9888 9133

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Lane Cove River Tourist ParkSydneyrsquos eco-friendly tourist park

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ldquo lsquo





































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ldquo lsquo





































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gt Family cabins

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Park it in Sydney















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Park it in Sydney























































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gt Caravan sites

gt Tent sites





Park it in Sydney





Habitat Vol. 38 Number 4: October 2010

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