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10.10.23 Fundraiser update: taking Jirrbal community members to Canberra to meet Minister Plibersek and Minister Burney.

We thank all who have contributed so far to the campaign to fly members of the Jirrbal community to Canberra to meet Minister Plibersek and Minister Burney regarding the Chalumbin wind development - thank you so very much.

So far, we have not raised enough funds to be able to do this - the $3007 raised so far could only allow one or two Jirrbal community members to visit Canberra and not the larger group which would have made such an impact.

BUT we've been given more time! The Federal decision regarding the Chalumbin / Wooroora Station wind development has been extended. It isn't going to be announced until after Feb 13, 2024. This buys us more time to fundraise to take Jirrbal members to Canberra to have their voice heard on why Chalumbin and wind development should not be approved. It also gives us more time to request a meeting with Minister Plibersek and Minister Burney.

If we do not raise sufficient funds to take Jirrbal members to Canberra, we will re-allocate funds raised to our Stand Up for Nature campaign, to protect Queensland's ancient intact coastal ranges against inappropriately sited renewable developments. Funds raised will cover travel expenses, photography, signage, advertising and other associated expenses.

About us: Rainforest Reserves Australia is a small volunteer based Not-For-Profit who stand for the preservation and protection of Queensland's nature. We're completely independent which allows us to do the critical work we do. Over the last few years, we've raised significant media attention regarding plight of wildlife and wilderness to be impacted by Chalumbin and Upper Burdekin wind developments, and have directed focus on clearing of Koala habitat from inappropriate wind developments in QLD.

We are a registered charity and you can find out more about us here:

https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/6c32a678-4e84-ea11-a812-000d3ad1ce4e/profile

Chalumbin near Ravenshoe, FNQ is home to threatened wildlife,  stunning remnant forest and a site of important and sensitive Jirrbal cultural history. It's now at risk of destruction for the vast Chalumbin wind development, an 86 wind turbine development, including concrete batching plants and other infrastructure. This is currently the most critical environmental cause in Queensland if not Australia.

THIS IS URGENT - CAN YOU PLEASE HELP US? 

JIRRBAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS URGENTLY NEED FUNDING TO GO TO CANBERRA AND MEET MINISTER PLIBERSEK WHEN PARLIAMENT SITS IN SEPTEMBER 2023. CHALUMBIN SHOULD BE A NATIONAL PARK, NOT A WIND DEVELOPMENT.

Minister Plibersek is due to make a decision on Chalumbin wind farm by the 28th of September so this is critical. 

This is an urgent appeal to ask you to give for Chalumbin - this truly is our last chance.

Time is running out and Minister Plibersek will make her decision soon. Can you give a gift to help the Jirrbal community members get to Canberra?

Your generosity means the wildlife and wilderness of Chalumbin may be left intact, and cultural heritage protected.