Events

Alcoa’s planned gallium refinery links Perth even closer to the US-led war machine that has left a trail of destruction across the globe.

The US, Australia and Japan gallium deal was framed as being in the national interest, yet in reality it will supply international war efforts, whilst pressuring state and federal governments to greenlight Alcoa’s future destruction of the precious Northern Jarrah Forests. If destroying habitat for endangered species like black cockatoos wasn’t enough, Alcoa’s clearing will soon be producing gallium, a critical component in fighter jets and missiles that are leaving an increasing trail of devastation across the globe.

Come along to this panel to hear from a range of experts and community members on how WA’s backyard is fuelling the war machine and what you can do to stop it.

Tuesday 22nd September | 6pm – 8pm

Location: H&C Urban Winery, 181 High St, Walyalup/Fremantle WA 6160

Tickets are $5 or free for First Nations folks, with all funds going to the campaign to end forest mining.

Getting there: H&C Urban Winery is an 8 minute walk from the Fremantle train station, or the 502 and 915 buses stop right outside. There is limited 30 min free street parking on High St, or paid Secure parking at FOMO.

Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible through the front door. The space itself is accessible but small, and some hallways are a bit narrow.

Please note all under 18s will need to attend with a guardian as this is a licensed venue and alcohol will be served.

Our politicians need to hear from us – and it’s time to make protecting WA’s precious forests from prescribed burning a priority!

With the tingles back on the burn plan for this year’s upcoming prescribed burning season, we need people like you to speak up and show our politicians that communities want a change in the way fire is managed in the Southwest.

One of the most powerful things you can do is meet directly with your local Member of Parliament and ask them to take action.

In this online workshop, you’ll learn:

• How to contact your MP and set up a meeting
• How to run an effective MP meeting
• How to share your story and why the issue matters to you
• How to make a clear and compelling ask
• Our key objectives and what we’re asking MPs to do

We’ll also do a MP meeting role play – so you can practice your questions and feel confident and prepared for the real thing!

You don’t have to have met with your MP before, and you don’t need to be an experienced campaigner. If you care about protecting the Southwest forests from prescribed burning, we’ll give you the tools to make your voice heard.

Please provide your street address so that we can prepare information and pairings to your local electorate.

Join us online and get ready to meet your MP!

Wednesday 30th September | 6pm – 7:30pm

Online via Zoom | Free event