Prevented mining on the Great Barrier Reef. Known then as the Queensland Littoral Society, we contested and defeated a proposal to mine limestone on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in the 1960s. We went on to lead the public campaign to protect the Reef from mining and oil exploration. Note from the Movement Monitor team: We’ll be adding information about historical campaigns over time – let us know if you have archives or resources to help!
Mining on the Great Barrier Reef
Known then as the Queensland Littoral Society, we contested and defeated a proposal to mine limestone on Australia's Great Barrier Reef in the 1960s
Stop mining & oil exploration on the Great Barrier Reef
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Campaign Details
Group Leading this Campaign: Australian Marine Conservation Society
Campaign Target Type: No Target Stated
Who this Campaign is Targeting: Not stated
Main Issue of the Campaign: Mining
Campaign Ran From: 1960 to 1969
Campaign Outcome: Coming soon
Outcome Evidence: As stated on website 'Known then as the Queensland Littoral Society, we contested and defeated a proposal to mine limestone on Australia's Great Barrier Reef in the 1960s. We went on to lead the public campaign to protect the Reef from mining and oil exploration.' (sourced https://www.marineconservation.org.au/pages/key-achievements.html[3/03/2017 12:56:04 PM])
Year Outcome Assessed: Not yet assessed
Geographic Range of Activity: Regional
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Issue
- Climate change (922)
- Conservation (394)
- Environment (1)
- Mining (439)
- Other (210)
- Renewable Energy (203)
- Sustainability (95)