Gas. The Facts. Darwin
Cut though the spin and find out what gas development really means for Territorians.
FREE, but registrations essential!
Did you know that NT drivers pay 30 times more in vehicle registration than the gas industry pays in royalties?
Or that Inpex and Santos don’t pay for the gas they export from the NT?
Cut through the gas industry spin and find out what gas development really means for the NT.
The Australia Institute is delighted to welcome Darwin Pediatrician Dr Louise Woodward to discuss the health impacts of fracking and petrochemicals at the proposed Middle Arm development, and local tourism operator Rob Woods to discuss how gas mega projects effect the tourism industry and small businesses in general.
The Australia Institute’s senior researcher Mark Ogge, will discuss the Institute’s research on the economic impacts of gas in the NT.
Find out:
- How much tax and royalties does the gas industry pay?
- How much of the NTs revenue comes from gas?
- How many people does the gas industry really employ?
- The health impacts of petrochemical development
- How gas mega-projects effect prices, rents and small businesses?
Speakers
Dr Louise Woodward, leading NT paediatrician at the Royal Darwin Hospital and the Darwin Private Hospital.
Louise started Darwin Children’s Clinic to centralise healthcare and paediatric services for Children of all ages. Louise wants to improve the care of all children in the Top End through advocacy, medical education and the provision of high-quality service.
Rob Woods, owner Ethical Adventures.
Rob holds a Bachelor of Engineering (natural resources) and Masters of Science (resource science). Since 2009 Rob has called the NT home where he started his business Ethical Adventures leading tours into West Arnhem land, Kakadu, Katherine, Daly, Litchfield and beyond.
Mark Ogge, Principal Adviser at The Australia Institute.
Mark is widely published on climate and energy issues, specialising in the gas industry and the impacts of climate change, particularly the effects of heat and heatwaves. He also takes The Australia Institute’s research to regional communities across Australia, particularly those most impacted by the expansion of the coal and gas mining. Prior to joining The Australia Institute he was a director at Beyond Zero Emissions.
FREE, but registrations essential!
When
Tuesday, August 06, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm ACST
Where
Darwin Railway Club
17 Somerville Gardens Parap
Darwin, NT 0820
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