Date of Meeting: 26/05/2024
Attendees:
Zoe Pentin
Lucy Little
Bianca Bellicanta
Niamh Occleshaw
Zach Hooker
Theresa Krapf
Sarah Lingard-Sinclair
Jack Gray
Issue Discussed: The meeting focused on addressing the threat posed by outdated development applications, referred to as "zombie DA's," which endanger a significant strip of land in the Tura Beach area. This land is home to several critically endangered species of animals and plants that face population decline if the developments proceed.
Key Points:
Current Situation:
Deposits have already been made on divided sections of the land.
There is a statewide legislation problem that allows these outdated development plans to proceed.
Acknowledgement of the existence of endangered species in the area, but no legislative change to protect them.
Goals and Strategies:
The primary goal is to generate as many submissions as possible to oppose the development.
One effective strategy is creating a “campaign submission,” a template document for community members to submit.
Contact David from “Forest Wars” to serve as an informed advocate.
Reach out to Bob Cassidy as a community advocate.
Connect with other advocacy groups and individuals for support.
Submission Document:
The submission document needs to include specific and actionable solutions or alternatives to have the highest chance of recognition.
Propose getting the area recognised as a “wildlife reserve.”
Suggest making future developments more eco-friendly to coexist with the wildlife in the zone.
Advocacy and Awareness:
A group submission document has been created.
Theresa has composed two songs related to the issue for use in advocacy.
Plan to gather at the nature strip in Tura Beach for a photo session with advocates to visually highlight the area in question.
Utilise existing resources, such as videos and social media posts, to boost awareness on social media platforms.
Economic Considerations:
Discussed the potential economic impact, noting that if more development zones are purchased, the local economy could suffer as the property owner is not locally based.
Discussion on Solutions:
The group spent time discussing approaches to find a solution that benefits all parties involved.
Next Steps:
Finalise and distribute the campaign submission document.
Coordinate with David from “Forest Wars” and Bob Cassidy.
Reach out to additional advocacy groups and individuals.
Organize the photo session at Tura Beach.
Continue leveraging social media to spread awareness.
Explore legal and legislative avenues to protect the area as a wildlife reserve or ensure eco-friendly development.
Conclusion: The meeting was productive in outlining the immediate steps needed to combat the development threat in Tura Beach. The group is committed to protecting the critically endangered species and preserving the natural habitat through a combination of advocacy, community involvement, and strategic legal actions.
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