Surge in WA emissions puts Australia’s net zero targets in doubt ( www.theguardian.com )

I don't imagine theres much room in the WA electorate to vote further to the 'left' than Labor. But still, a couple more Greens, or even Teals, could really help push the WA government faster down the path they're already slow walking down.

Also gas companies pay shit-all royalties for what they're getting, so why do them any favours!? I don't understand why they have such a large presence in policy decisions in this state.

trk ,
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I don't understand why they have such a large presence in policy decisions in this state.

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It's always money.

Gorgritch_umie_killa OP Mod ,
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I reckon thats right, but i can't see where the money is coming in.

Maybe just political party donations. The media keeps on finding its super cheap to buy influence with Aus pollies. Maybe its that simple.

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Politicians are so cheap. You see local councillors approving dodgy developments that net the building company millions being bought off by promises of a few thousand dollars worth of community donations to make the councillor look good for the next election (and of course whatever ends up in a brown paper bag).

Imagine what a minerals company with billions of dollars behind them can bribe "fund" with a rounding error on their profits?

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