The Hunter is at a turning point. As the world decarbonises and moves to renewable energy, Newcastle’s coal export industry is headed for decline and some coal mines in the Hunter are nearing close dates.We urgently need a plan to ensure secure, well-paid and sustainable jobs remain in our region.
Instead, the NSW and Federal Governments want to see our region transition into weapons manufacturing; fuelling genocide and war around the world, putting our city at risk.
This is not the future the Hunter needs.
The current plan for our region involves building Australia’s first missile factory on Newcastle Council Port Stephens Council land near Williamtown, known as Astra Aerolab. It is there they will produce missiles to be exported internationally and made available to Israel and used bomb civilians in Palestine.
We have a different vision for the Hunter: investment in renewable energy, healthcare, mine rehabilitation and housing to ensure there are secure jobs that support our community for generations to come.
As well as prioritising support for coal mine workers in retraining and job creation.
Join us to stand against genocide and war, and fight for a future for the Hunter that is safe, sustainable and free from weapons manufacturing.
🌳 Where: Civil Park Newcastle
⏰ When: 1pm Saturday 11th April
We acknowledge that this event is taking place on stolen Awabakal and Worimi land and that sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
Event Venue
Civic Park, Newcastle, Australia
Tickets
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