Important, relevant, a vital read for all Australians
While the book was in print in 2015 and therefore some facts such as stats and figures would need updating as the Mining sector keeps developing, the content is relevant, meaningful and still holds in 2022. It is written in a simple and concise language. It is not judgemental but explanatory. Decision makers, the Mining Industry and Australians at large could benefit greatly from the information conveyed. The resources sector, while of value to the economy of this Country is nearly entirely owned by non Australian parties and not sufficiently required to contribute to the present and future longevity of the Australian economy in a way that complements all households in this Nation. Norway, is a case in point where the leaders of that Country decided that the interest of their people (citizen, permanent residents, refugees) was at the fore front of their rules making and in the manner in which they dealt with oil companies. The country is not obliging to the resources sector. The oil sector is abiding by Norway's principles, taxation and regulations. Mine Field demonstrates in an obvious way how Australian leaders have chosen to make this wonderfully rich country in natural and cultural heritage anyone's bid. Regardless of the social, financial and environmental consequences. In this important book, Australian are shown clearly that their country, their well-being, their children future, their own state of financial comfort do not belong to them, nor to their leaders. It belongs to foreign interest who are not obligated to abide by any high standard protecting the land, the people, the rivers, the oceans, the soil, the sources of vital economies for this country's crucial continuation. Australian may boost a strong economy in contemporary times as a result of this resources sector but Mine Field outlines quite simply how without any due recourse and serious investment in Australia for its people, this country is going to be swallowed up by mining, left with contaminated waters, shores, land, animals and with a very dismal country and dire economy. At the rate mining is operating, this is likely to happen much earlier than what may be anticipated.
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