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Support from Australian artists

Convincing Others to Say "Yes" (Also known as the Six Weapons of Influence) How do you influence others? You've come up with a fantastic idea for a new product. Now you need to convince everyone to support it. However, you haven't had much success with this in the past. This could be good for our campaign in terms of convincing our audience to get involved

We would already know this, but can't hurt to have it handy, we can use the QLD Government's own stuff against them :D

Just so we can refer back to :)

Australia's Prime Minister has been condemned, once again, for putting his country's already fragile Great Barrier Reef under threat. In what could be an environmental disaster with global implications, Australia's federal government decided to allow the dredging of one the Seven Wonders of the Natural World.

"What I am concerned about is the Queensland Resources Council is undermining the reputation of the reef.It's going to put our tourism industry at threat and at the same time denying any responsibility for ensuring the reef is protected from this dredging and dumping."

Great timeline that has updated articles on what's being discussed in the media in regards to the Great Barrier Reef dredging.

Just added my voice to stop the destruction of our reef. It's great to see how GetUp! and Greenpeace have shown different methods of layout and digital design in their websites. Thought this was a great aspect to include in their campaign as it helps readers to understand what the issues are with the reef in an easy to understand way and also helps readers connect with the GBR and to feel a sense of support for the Australian and Queensland community. Here it is: Issues include: · This new port development will require the dredging of 3 million cubic metres of substrate in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, and a known humpback whale aggregation site. · It will require the clearing of an endangered ecological community, and removal of seagrass, which is food for Green Turtles and dugongs. · The development will result in an additional 500 ships per year through the Great Barrier Reef, increasing the risk of damage, oil spill and exotic marine pests. · The area is listed as a high priority foraging area for Green Turtles, and a mating and nesting area for both Green and Flatback Turtles. Loss of beaches and light pollution are known to be threatening to the life-cycles of marine turtles. · To build the terminal, there will be pile-driving in a known humpback whale aggregation and resting area for 15 months.

Another great source that has updated links on what's happening to the Reef from the QLD politic party 'The Greens.' Interesting to read their thoughts as they would inevitably have something to say about the issue.

Yes, yes it has.... and we need to stop it!

Sounds strange but looking at satellite images, NASA is now able to check the water quality from way up there. Could be interesting to look into?

Although there will never be an end to the threat against the reef, Judith Write (an Australian Poet is re-publishing her book where she campaigns for reef protection.

Despite a $40 million trust fund for the reef, the mining authorities still seem to have the upper hand when the government is involved! have a look!!

All this budget blow up, and now it is effecting the reef too :(

Good tips on how to make our campaign viral!