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KEY Current or former Labor politicians Link individuals to entities they Lobby groups or membership groups with WA’s revolving doors currently, or have previously, significant lobbying resources Current or former Liberal politicians worked for. Government agencies or departments Current or former Nationals politicians Fossil fuel companies Non Fossil fuel companies with strong ties to the oil & gas or resources sector. A map of the connections between politics, government Individuals who currently, or have previously, worked for entities they agencies and the gas industry, withafocus on WA are connected to on the map. IndependentParliamentary KEY Current or former Labor politicians Link individuals to entities they Lobby groups or membership groups with WA’s revolving doors currently, or have previously, significant lobbying resources Current or former Liberal politicians worked for. Government agencies or departments Current or former Nationals politicians Fossil fuel companies Non Fossil fuel companies with strong ties to the oil & gas or resources sector. A map of the connections between politics, government Individuals who currently, or have previously, worked for entities they agencies and the gas industry, withafocus on WA are connected to on the map. CapturedIndependentParliamentary State The influence of the gas lobby on WA KEY Current or former Labor politicians Link individuals to entities they Lobby groups or membership groups with WA’s revolving doors currently, or have previously, significant lobbying resources Current or former Liberal politicians worked for. Government agencies or departments Current or former Nationals politicians Fossil fuel companies Non Fossil fuel companies with strong ties to the oil & gas or resources sector. A map of the connections between politics, government Individuals who currently, or have previously, worked for entities they agencies and the gas industry, withafocus on WA are connected to on the map. IndependentParliamentary This report was written on Noongar land and 350 Boorloo Perth is a grassroots climate justice discusses issues affecting all Aboriginal nations group in Western Australia. of Western Australia. We acknowledge and pay 350 Boorloo Perth is part of the 350.org movement, our respects to the traditional custodians of the an international movement of ordinary people lands on which we live and work. We recognise working to end the age of fossil fuels and build a that sovereignty was never ceded and pay our world of community-led renewable energy for all. respects to Elders past, present and emerging on all 350.org is building a future that’s just and equitable, Aboriginal nations across Western Australia: with communities and ecosystems thriving and protected from the impacts of climate change. Amangu Mandjildjara Pintupi Arnga Mandjindja Pitjantjatjara 350.org Australia is building a people-powered Bardi Mangala Putidjara movement for climate justice. Our mission is to build Badimaya Mantjintjarra Spinifex a grassroots movement to stand up to the fossil fuel Bailgu Ngalia Tedei industry, and support a just transition from coal, oil Baiyungu Mardudunera Tenma and gas to a renewable-energy future for all. Ballardong Martu Thalandji Binigura Mineng Tharrkari Bunuba Miriwung Tjalkadjara Buruna Mirning Tjeraridjal Djaru Miwa Tjurabalan Duulngari Murunitja Tjuroro Dyiwali Nakako Umiida Gija Nanda Unggarranggu Gooniyandi Nangatadjara Unggumi Gugadja Nangatara Waljen Ildawongga Ngaanyatjarra Walmadjari Inawongga Ngaatjatjarra Wardal Inggarda Ngadjunmaia Wariangga Jaburara Ngalia Warrwa Jabirr Jabirr Ngarinjin Watjarri Jadira Ngarla Wangai Jawi Ngarlawangga Wanman Jukun Ngarluma Wenamba Kalaako Ngolibardu Whadjuk Kalamaia Ngombal Widi Kambure Ngurlu Wiilman Kaneang Ngurrara Wilawila Karajarri Niabali Wirdinya Kariera Nimanburu Wirngir Kartudjara Ninanu Worrorra Keiadjara Njakinjaki Wudjari Koara Njunga Wunambal Koreng Nokaan Wurla Kurajarra Noongar Yamatji Kurrama Nyamal Yawijibaya Madoitja Nyangumarta Yawuru Maduwongga Nyigina Yeidji Maia Nyulnyul Yindjibarndi Malgana Panyjima Yingkarta Malgaru Pibelmen Yinikutira Malngin Pindiini Yued Mandara Pindjarup Mandi Pini 101 CAPTURED STATE KEY Current or former Labor politicians Link individuals to entities they Lobby groups or membership groups with WA’s revolving doors currently, or have previously, significant lobbying resources Current or former Liberal politicians worked for. Government agencies or departments Current or former Nationals politicians Fossil fuel companies Non Fossil fuel companies with strong ties to the oil & gas or resources sector. A map of the connections between politics, government Individuals who currently, or have previously, worked for entities they agencies and the gas industry, withafocus on WA are connected to on the map. IndependentParliamentary Contents Our aims for this report 2 Key findings + Introduction 3 PART 1: Overview 4 Overview of the gas industry in WA Woodside 7 Chevron 8 APPEA 9 PART 2: Influence 10 How the gas industry is exerting influence over the WA government Method 1: Access 10 Method 2: Revolving doors 14 Method 3: Political donations 20 PART 3: Case Studies 23 Two examples of the gas lobby’s influence over WA’s emissions policy and regulation Case Study 1: Rejection of the EPA’s recommendation that companies control their emissions 23 Case Study 2: Cooking the books on emissions controls 24 Recommendations 28 Appendices 29 References 34 CAPTURED STATE 1 Current or former Labor politicians Link individuals to entities they Lobby groups or membership groups with KEY currently, or have previously, significant lobbying resources WA’s revolving doorsCurrent or former Labor politicians Link individuals to entities they Lobby groups or membership groups with KEY Current or former Liberal politicians worked for. WA’s revolving doors currently, or have previously, significant lobbying resources Government agencies or departments Current or former Liberal politicians worked for. Current or former Nationals politicians Government agencies or departments Fossil fuel companies Non Fossil fuel companies with strong ties Current or former Nationals politicians to the oil & gas or resources sector. A map of the connections between politics, government Fossil fuel companies Non Fossil fuel companies with strongIndividuals ties who currently, or have A map of the connections between politics, government to the oil & gas or resources sector.previously, worked for entities they agencies and the gas industry, withafocusIndividualson WA who currently, or have are connected to on the map. previously, worked for entities they agencies and the gas industry, withafocus on WA are connected to on the map. IndependentParliamentary IndependentParliamentary Our aims for this report The fossil fuel lobby has captured democracies How to use this report across the world and continues to push for further expansion despite the need for a transition to clean 1 Arrange a meeting with your local MP. This can technology. The scale of the climate crisis we face be a daunting prospect, but remember that is unprecedented. Action is needed now more you have all the facts in front of you. Take a friend than ever. or go in a group, and get in touch with 350 Boorloo Perth for support. At 350.org we want communities to take back democracy from the hands of the big polluters and 2 Use this report as a guide to talk through ensure our elected officials get on with the job of some of the main threats WA faces from the tackling the climate crisis. gas industry. Each section includes a colour-coded request for your MP. These are commitments As a major fossil fuel producer and exporter, this is that MPs can make to support a cleaner and more as important in Western Australia as it is anywhere transparent democracy. in the world. We want you to take action, make your community’s voice heard, and help us take back our During your conversation, make a note of your democracy. The fossil fuel lobbyists have had the ear 3 MP’s comments and commitments to each of elected officials for too long - now is the time to recommendation. You can use these notes to follow demand the future we want. up and hold them to any commitments they make. Taking back our democracy Celebrate! Get a photo with the MP, send it to 4 us and tag us on social media. Get in touch and Addressing the insidious influence of the fossil let us know how it went. fuel lobby is no small task. However, if we want our government to take meaningful action on climate 5 Talk to other people in your community and change, we need to diminish their power whilst encourage them to do the same. Growing a building our own. movement of people to raise these concerns is the only way we will make this an issue that your MP We can build our power by making our voices heard cannot ignore. by those we elect to represent us. Politicians should be prioritising the voices of the community over the Keep in touch and stay involved. Stay in touch voices of the fossil fuel lobby. 6 with your MP - ask for updates about how You can use this report to raise your concerns they are addressing the issues you discussed. Stay about the fossil fuel lobby’s influence with your involved with 350 Boorloo Perth or start a community MP. If enough people raise their concerns with group. If there isn’t a local climate action campaign MPs across the state, we can make this an issue at near you already, then the movement needs you! Get election time. in touch with us and we can support you. We need people