4.2.1-3 Conflicts Revision

The name of the State Governments 2007 water management policy was:

• Your water, your future

• Our water, your future

• Our water, our future

• Your water, our futures

Select the following reasons for The Victorian State Government building the Desalination Plant:

• Melbourne's water supply was low

• Melbourne's population was increasing rapidly

• It needed new ways to make money

• The Bunurong Coast is not significant

In which year did the court action between YWYS and the State Government take place?

• 2007

• 2008

• 2009

AGL's proposal includes a pipeline of how long between the FSRU and the Gas Plant in Pakenham?

• 50km

• 55km

• 60km

• 65km

Select the reasons why AGL are proposing the Crib Point Project:

• Gas shortages are projected as early as 2023

• Crib Point needs a boost to the local economy

• Gas will become cheaper for consumers

• Renewable energy isn't good enough

Select the reasons why Save Westernport are campaigning against the Crib Point Project:

• It would ruin the aesthetics of the bay

• It will negatively impact on the migration of the Far Eastern Curlew

• The cold/dead water discharge will destroy marine biodiversity

• There is potential for gas and oil spillage

Which campaign method cost the Victorian State Government $1.5m in 2008?

• Information nights in Wonthaggi

• Brochures sent to all Victorians

• A prime-time TV ad promoting the plant

• Direct action - protesting in Melbourne

Select the methods used by YWYS:

• Direct action - protests at Parliament House in Melbourne

• Use of prominent people - Bob Brown, Peter Garrett

• Petitions

• Media campaign - using social media

The disadvantages of direct action are:

• Free media attention

• Disruption to the public

• Time consuming to organise

• People get the chance to feel they're being heard

Which campaign method has been incredibly effective for Save Westernport?

• Direct Action

• Media Campaign

• Writing Letters

• Use of Prominent People