How a lone voice can be the voice of many
07 December 2010
BY KEITH JACKSON
TOMORROW, PNG ATTITUDE will publish an article that reveals how the Australian Greens are getting involved in PNG politics.
It also discloses that the Greens are very concerned about human rights issues in PNG.
The article is based on an exchange of letters between reader Trevor Freestone and the Australian Greens.
And it shows just what citizens can do with a bit of initiative.
Trevor wrote to Greens leader, Bob Brown (just as he had earlier written to Foreign Affairs Minister, Steven Smith), expressing concern about mining and other issues in PNG.
The responses to both of these letters have given grist to the PNG Attitude mill, as well as making Trevor’s views known in Canberra.
I’d encourage other readers to do likewise. And to share your correspondence with PNG Attitude.
It’s another way in which you can ensure your voice is heard.
There are many issues in PNG that need immediate attention. For example: corruption, AusAID, mining pollution, and human rights abuses.
I often wonder why the Australian media is afraid to report on these issues. They are prepared to visit dangerous sites all over the world yet they ignore our friends in PNG and West Papua.
A single voice is often ignored by politicians, but they have to take notice of a thousand voices.
So come on all you PNG Attitude readers contact K Rudd and let him know he has to do more. Email: [email protected]
You can also put pressure on Tony Abbott. Email: [email protected]
Love your work Keith, Effrey and Sam.
Posted by: Trevor Freestone | 08 December 2010 at 11:00 AM
Thank you, Trevor. We believe that there are many Australians who have a heart for PNG and a willingness to help; they just need to be made aware of the situation.
Posted by: Peter & Lydia Kailap | 08 December 2010 at 07:55 AM