The Rialto Tower Melbourne is headquarters to GDF SUEZ in Australia. GDF SUEZ is the world biggest utility company with assets of 184.66 billion and a yearly profit of 4.616 billion (euro). GDF SUEZ owns Hazelwood mine and failed to safety proof the mine against fires.
12pm Protest at GDF SUEZ Tue 11th
The fire is not out - and it wont be out for, minimum, months. The authorities are only saying it'll be contained soon, aka not spreading any more. Then there is ash from the fire which will continue to threaten health.
The Victorian Government is cover-uping the affects of the toxic smoke. But severe illness is becoming common in the Valley - breathing problems, heart problems, rashes with sharp pains. The area should be declared a State of Emergency and evaluated.
March through the city to Parliment House for
1pm Press Conference and peoples mic
(People of the Valley write a speech about the affects of this disaster and share it on the steps of Parliament in the people mic)
Demands:
Hold GDF SUEZ to account
Declare a State of Emergency in the
More funding for Latrobe Valley Regional hospital
More funding for the CFA -The Napthine government needs to reinstate the $60 they cut from the CFA budget - and give compensation to CFA volunteers who develop health problems
Make the mines safe
At 2pm we're going to go into the gallery to watch Greg Barber MP ask questions of the government in relation to this disaster.
Come to the city next Tuesday to protest they poisoning of the Latrobe Valley. Bring your friends. Bring a sign.