Honest Government Ad | Visit Western Australia!
Dear Patrons of the Juice Media
Here is the latest Honest Government Ad you've made possible. Our first Aussie HGA since the federal election!
Without doubt, Australia now has a much better federal government (although, lets face it - the previous one set a pretty low bar).
But the fight against the climate and extinction crisis is far from over; it's just entered a new stage. And in Season 3, one of the key aims of the Honest Government Ads will be to chronicle the climate shitfuckery as it unfolds, to try and keep this new government honest. And other governments too when needed.
And we begin on the west coast, the heartland of Australia's mining industry, where the WA (Labor) State Government has given the green-light to what would become become Australia's most polluting fossil-fuel project: the Burrup Hub.
There's so much wrong with this project that it was hard to know where to start.
Firstly, the WA Government is a case study in the concept of state capture. And to illustrate this I wanted to try something new with this HGA, which is why it is co-hosted by an amalgam of the WA State Government and Woodside.
Woodside's influence in WA is staggering: this is company that is way too confident for a fossil-fuel giant in the middle of a climate emergency: its logo is plastered everywhere, even on the kids' learn to swim program (which just blows my mind). And it's skyscraper symbolically sits opposite Parliament House, as if to remind its occupants who runs the state.
A campaign is already under way to revoke Woodside's social license - led by WA parents and several prominent people, such as iconic writer Tim Winton. And with this HGA I wanted to lend our support to their efforts.
But our new federal Labor government also has a hand in this shitshow since it has thrown its support behind the first stages of this project - approvals now sit with the environment minister, Tanya Plibersek.
Of course, Australia elected this government to end the climate shitfuckery, not to make it worse. So I thought we should help raise awareness of what is happening.
Because I'm sure I don't need to tell you - we're in a climate emergency and opening up new massive gas fields is like pouring petrol on the fire. The projected emissions from this project are staggering. And it will take a massive dump on Australia's efforts to contribute towards meeting the Paris target.
Double madness when we consider that the benefits to Australia are minimal compared to the climate risks: most of the gas will be exported, netting massive profits for gas companies that contribute bugger-all to the Australian economy (bugger-all company tax, royalties, PRRT and bugger-all jobs compared to other sectors).
So in short, shitfuckery at it's finest.
And then of course there's the risk it poses to the natural environment and to Aboriginal heritage - since this giant tumour is located right next to the incredible Murujuga rock art, one of the oldest art galleries in the world - a site which is being considered for world heritage status. (Please take a minute please make a submission to the Murujuga cultural heritage assessment here. The deadline is November 16)
Tying all this together required a lot of research and talking with experts. And that is why it took me longer than usual to make this HGA. Also, I really wanted our first Aussie HGA of Season 3 to be a banger.
So apologies for the slight delay in getting this HGA out before the end the month, but I hope the wait was worth it!
Thank you to every single one of you for supporting our work and making it possible for me to dedicate my time to researching, writing and producing the Honest Government Ads.
I'm going to take a few days to recover and spend time with the family after a mammoth past few weeks. Luca and Juno turned 5 and 3, respectively, while I was making this HGA!
I'll be back soon - either with the podcast or the next HGA - whichever one comes out first.
Till then, take care.
Giordano & team
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Quick update: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-29/wa-premier-mark-mcgowan-resigns-from-politics/102406610 Expect McGowan to take up a board position with Woodside in the coming weeks.
Woodside is literally the Eye of Mordor - you can see it when you go to Karratha :(
Hi Giordano & Juicy Team, I tried to follow a few paths of inquiry to find a way to contact Tim Winton personally, but, no joy. There is a stock standard possibility through his socials / publishers etc but I don't know how successful you might be on that front. I thought, surely, if you've interviewed so many opponents to climate shitfuckery then maybe Tim Winton would be delighted to collaborate with the team, but, it didn't help me find a way to contact him. Sorry. If you do, can you let him know I've been reading his books for decades & love his work. (Among the millions of other fans!)
Hi Lynda, thank you so much for trying, that's very thoughtful of you :) x
This has been shared alreàdy in several FB groups . Thanks for the seering investigation into corruption and welcome uplifting creative humorous delivery of your findings. Nailed it AGAIN. It's a killer combo 🙏👏👏👏 💚💚💚
Wonderful so glad to hear it!
Well done Ellen ! This was another gem.
Thanks Shuku!
Oh Juice Media team, this is truly one of your best: a 4 minute documentary really. Anyone wanting a long-form essay which tells you the same information in beautifully written, stomach-turning detail could look at David Ritter's recent essay in Arena magazine: https://arena.org.au/gaslit-futures-how-gas-giant-woodside-gets-what-it-wants/
Thank you Richard, that's so nice to know. David's essay is brilliant and was one of my key sources for this HGA. I'll add the link to the YouTube video shortly along with other sources I used.
And to think I thought I wouldn't be disgusted and enraged by Mcgowan
just brilliant research into all this corruption. and really well expressed. tank you, giordano and team! btw, do you watch Led By Donkeys videos? it's our nearest equivalent in the UK.
Thank you Anuradha! Yes I'm well aware of the LBD they do amazing work! :)
btw this is a fabulous Ad. It captures everything about Woodside which we are trying to bring to public awareness and stop Browse if we can - very well done
Thank you Don! And thank you for joining us on Patreon x
Oh my… so scary, sad, angering, and as always such an amazing video! Can’t wait to share it!
Thanks Sonia x
Hi, the subject line on the notification email I got from Patreon is, "thejuicemedia's new patron-only video: "Honest Government Ad | Visit Western Australia!" Is this really a "patron-only" video, or is it okay to share it from the YouTube link?
Sorry for the confusion Linda. That is Patreon's standard subject line for when I publish a post that is only visible to Patrons. ie. the text that accompanies the video is for Patrons only. But the video itself is public - as you probably suspected! So please go ahead and share away. Sorry for the confusion!
12x ?!! I watched a Charlie Sheen movie (safe space) the other day from 1997 called The Arrival. The plot was that aliens had infiltrated the planet and were increasing global warming emissions to make it more hospitable for their species allowing them to colonise. Seems like the movie may actually have been a true story - guess who’s running oil & gas!
this kinda all checks out!
Clever, funny and deadly accurate. Thank you all.
Thanks Peter!
This one is awesome. btw the state was captured about 100 years ago. Ol mate didn't run the water up to kalgoorlie for love. Next stop, the inland rail. You'll find so much shitfuckery there, you'll need a series of videos.
good point Kim X
Ah the wide brown land and inch behind the kings cunt tree.
Is it possible to have a non-swearing version for a Politician I am visiting?
yes we should have the bleeped version out tomorrow - you'll find it on our teachers page: thejuicemedia.com/teachers
AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CUNTERY!
well spotted :)
Beautiful! A gem of artism!
Thanks Param!
Awesome!
Thanks Robert X
Wow, to listen you might get the idea Corporations and capitalism is bad for Democracy and Republics? Well , what ever did happen to Tesla free energy tower? Oh yeah, millionaire’s said there’s no place for a meter, bad. Lol Imagine . Governments are taking guns away, so whose afraid of what? Check out “Empire Files” latest project. Abbey Martin is going around the world to US Military bases and documenting the greatest polluters in the World, The Pentagon.
Damn, damn, damn… the fossil fools are fncking relentless! As far as they're concerned, the OWN this planet, and we peons can go fnck ourselves while they bribe and blackmail politicians, destroy the planet, and pile up more and more and more mammon. It pains to me say this, but I am starting to slip into "doomism" when I see that they're not even pretending anymore with petrolganda disinformation. Oh, I'll keep advocating for renewables, EVs, sustainable lifestyles, and supporting voices like yours, but… please forgive me if I don't hold my breath until I, myself, am recycled in a few years.
BTW - I loved this suggestion from John Gardner on YouTube: Juice Media should add a fake calculator to their merch store that, irrespective of its input, always displays "FUCK ALL" as a result. I'm sure they'd sell extremely well :)
[edit] Not sure how easy it is to program a calculator though lol
Oh god, I was chuckling all the way through this, as only a 'West Aussie' could. Also - try saying CSIRO REPORT 5 times in a row - well done Lucy, that's a tough two words to flow together!
Hahaha we actually took ages to get that line right for this very reason. Lucy will chuckle when I show her this comment. Thanks so much Pete, glad we finally go to make one for your home state!
Another cracker Giordano. Well done.
Cheers Alan!
Oh, but don't criticise Labor, I mean, it's better to have shitlite fuckery than the truly shitfucked former government. I mean, the labor people checked & better things aren't possible! (I fkn hope through your exposing of shitfuckery & the people who care amplifying our resolve, that better things are possible.) Very much looking forward to hearing from Tim Winton (what a legend) - perhaps TW might be the next podcast guest???
That's an excellent idea Lynda. Does anyone know how to contact him?
Spot on! Really hits the spot with the graphics. Just shows how Woodside is screwing us all.
Thank you John
Brilliant as ever Giordano! Your work really is a crucial public service, not only in Australia but to all of us in other parts of the world. Keep up the fantastic work!
Wow Dave, I follow your channel. You do great work and your style of delivery is fabulous! Such a nice surprise to read your comment here.
Loving the early access! Thanks team for the great content. That was pretty Mind blowing!
Thanks JB!