Unit 4 - Aos 3: Conflicts

What were the two sides of the Desalination Plant Conflict in Victoria?

• Victorian Government

• Water Shed

• Wonthaggi Desal Coop

• The Anti Desal Group

Which of the following is not an argument for the Desal Plant?

• Creating jobs during the construction phase

• It is a quick fix solution, a solution that spares little thought for the environment

• $12 million spent on local road upgrades

• The Desalination plant is the solution to Melbourne’s water shortage problems

Which of the following is not an argument against the Desal Plant?

• Decreases the air quality in the area due to the increased Co2 emissions

• It will produce high CO2 emissions

• Local economy boost as new workforce spends money with local businesses

• Water-saving/recycling strategies should be tried first

What date did YWYS take Vic Gov to court over the process they followed for the Environmental Effects Statement?

• 2004

• 2008

• 2021

• 2009

In what town was the Desal plant built?

• Cape Paterson

• Wangaratta

• Kilcunda

• Wonthaggi

What methods did YWYS/Watershed use to protest the Desal plant construction?

• Protest

• Litigation

• Formed an action group

• Blockade

Which type of process was used to resolve the Desal Plant conflict?

• Litigation

• Legislation

• Management Plan

• Community Consultation

What type of process was used to resolve the Alpine Cattle Grazing Conflict?

• Legislation

• Litigation

• Community Consultation

• Management Plans

What was the final decision that led to the end of the Alpine Cattle Grazing Conflict?

• MCAV taking VNPA to court

• Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt (Liberal Party) approves a 3 year trial program for Alpine Cattle Grazing

• The introduction of the National Parks Amendment (Prohibiting Cattle Grazing) Bill 2015

• Seven year licenses were issued for all grazing in the Victorian High Country

Which of the following is an argument for Cattle Grazing in Vic Alps?

• Cultural heritage - traditional practice of mountain cattlemen

• Cattle pollute waterways

• Does not reduce fuel for fires

• Cattle trample and damage ancient peat beds and delicate habitat (Sphagnum bog)