Jim SpearsW.A. Election Ends
September 16th 2008 03:56
The W.A. orgy is over with the Nationals deciding to side with the Liberals and Premier Colin Barnett. Nationals’ leader Brendon Grylls has rejected the role of deputy; the power offered to Grylls would have been seductive but he has remained faithful to his party and their constituents. This single minded focus is reflected in Premier Col’s assessment of the 'tough negotiator’ that '...strikes a tough bargain.'
Young Grylls has displayed political immaturity by sacrificing personal glory for The People’s goals and dreams. By maintaining this philosophy Grylls has won 25% of gross mining royalties for country seat 25% seems high but country seats form 95% of W.A. and the royalties are capped at $1bn p.a. All that cash is exciting and we can rest assured that finally lattes will be available in all W.A. country towns. Quick changes are assured and The People will be happy with overdue improvements to pay deals for teachers, coppers and ambos and the guaranteed expansion of uranium mining.
Uranium is the chemical equivalent of the funnel-web, inland taipan or the stonefish, so it makes sense that we’d have most of it; that’s 40% to you and me, Rus. Uranium will be used to fund the royalties schemes in W.A. but it has national ramifications since no one wants to keep the waste. A national policy on mining waste is urgently required: you mined it, you deal with it. There are legitimate concerns surrounding uranium mining as it stands Australia is falling further behind the pacesetting Canadian extraction and rumours suggest Kazakhstan aims to be the world’s largest producer by 2009. Another proud Aussie tradition under fire.
Uranium mining could go the way of Olympic swimming if we don't pay attention to competitors. The Kazakhstan scenario would create pressure for greater exploitation and Premier Col will enjoy support across the political divide. The mining is covered by companies like Canada’s “Mega Uranium” and the Japanese/Canadian concern “Cameco-Mitsubishi” with help from BHP. Political support comes from Peter Garrett’s approval for the Beverley Mine expansion but if things get tough a benefit concert might come.
In the three years since enriching uranium was first suggested in Australia the debate has favoured the hippies. So making uranium the political flavour of the month must be the priority of mineral state governments and the federal government for the foreseeable future. A simple slogan like “Uranium…Dangerously Enriching!” or “Uranium: Enriching Average Australians Since 1906”will take the offensive in the PR battle and into the war.
Young Grylls has displayed political immaturity by sacrificing personal glory for The People’s goals and dreams. By maintaining this philosophy Grylls has won 25% of gross mining royalties for country seat 25% seems high but country seats form 95% of W.A. and the royalties are capped at $1bn p.a. All that cash is exciting and we can rest assured that finally lattes will be available in all W.A. country towns. Quick changes are assured and The People will be happy with overdue improvements to pay deals for teachers, coppers and ambos and the guaranteed expansion of uranium mining.
Young Nationals' Leader: Brendon Grylls.
Uranium is the chemical equivalent of the funnel-web, inland taipan or the stonefish, so it makes sense that we’d have most of it; that’s 40% to you and me, Rus. Uranium will be used to fund the royalties schemes in W.A. but it has national ramifications since no one wants to keep the waste. A national policy on mining waste is urgently required: you mined it, you deal with it. There are legitimate concerns surrounding uranium mining as it stands Australia is falling further behind the pacesetting Canadian extraction and rumours suggest Kazakhstan aims to be the world’s largest producer by 2009. Another proud Aussie tradition under fire.
Uranium mining could go the way of Olympic swimming if we don't pay attention to competitors. The Kazakhstan scenario would create pressure for greater exploitation and Premier Col will enjoy support across the political divide. The mining is covered by companies like Canada’s “Mega Uranium” and the Japanese/Canadian concern “Cameco-Mitsubishi” with help from BHP. Political support comes from Peter Garrett’s approval for the Beverley Mine expansion but if things get tough a benefit concert might come.
In the three years since enriching uranium was first suggested in Australia the debate has favoured the hippies. So making uranium the political flavour of the month must be the priority of mineral state governments and the federal government for the foreseeable future. A simple slogan like “Uranium…Dangerously Enriching!” or “Uranium: Enriching Average Australians Since 1906”will take the offensive in the PR battle and into the war.
Your Friend and Mine: Uranium
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