While it’s often hard to sort the wheat from the chaff during election campaigns, we’ve picked one issue that is the litmus test for Territorians. And we’re inviting you to a special forum to learn all about it.

For several years Territorians have been raising the alarm about impacts of the Middle Arm gas and petrochemical hub our health, climate, harbour and economy. The Middle Arm gas hub, if it proceeds, will open the door to Beetaloo fracking, potentially sending over 1 billion tonnes of carbon pollution into the air, and putting our precious waterways at risk. For those living in Darwin and Palmerston, Middle Arm could lead to toxic air pollution, destroy fishing grounds, and endanger our health. And last year, we learned that it could be an economic disaster for the Northern Territory, with the Australian Government’s own infrastructure agency rejecting the business case for the project.

Despite this, the Federal Government has pledged $1.9 billion towards this toxic project. Enough’s enough. This subsidy should be redirected towards investments that will generate jobs, skills and lower bills for Territorians, and help the Territory seize the opportunities of the clean energy revolution.

This event is an opportunity to hear the latest on what research tells us about the impacts of this project on our health, our climate, and our very future - and what we can do about it. 

ECNT Executive Director Kirsty Howey, NT Paediatrician Louise Woodward, Mililma May, Danggalaba Kulumbirigin Tiwi woman and Mark Ogge from Australia Institute will discuss what is planned for this toxic gas hub, and what the repercussions will involve. 

This will also be an opportunity to be the first to watch our new television ad, which imagines what life in Darwin will be like in 2050 should this toxic project go ahead. 

Please RSVP for numbers. Light refreshments provided.