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 Contents 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 Our aims for this report 2 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 Key findings + Introduction 3 350.org is building a future that’s just and equitable, Aboriginal nations across Western Australia: with communities and ecosystems thriving and PART 1: Overview 4 protected from the impacts of climate change. Amangu Mandjildjara Pintupi Overview of the gas industry in WA Arnga Mandjindja Pitjantjatjara 350.org Australia is building a people-powered Bardi Mangala Putidjara movement for climate justice. Our mission is to build Woodside 7 Badimaya Mantjintjarra Spinifex a grassroots movement to stand up to the fossil fuel Chevron 8 Bailgu Ngalia Tedei industry, and support a just transition from coal, oil Baiyungu Mardudunera Tenma and gas to a renewable-energy future for all. APPEA 9 Ballardong Martu Thalandji Binigura Mineng Tharrkari PART 2: Influence 10 Bunuba Miriwung Tjalkadjara How the gas industry is exerting influence over the WA government Buruna Mirning Tjeraridjal Djaru Miwa Tjurabalan Method 1: Access 10 Duulngari Murunitja Tjuroro Dyiwali Nakako Umiida Method 2: Revolving doors 14 Gija Nanda Unggarranggu Gooniyandi Nangatadjara Unggumi Method 3: Political donations 20 Gugadja Nangatara Waljen PART 3: Case Studies 23 Ildawongga Ngaanyatjarra Walmadjari Inawongga Ngaatjatjarra Wardal Two examples of the gas lobby’s influence over WA’s emissions policy and regulation Inggarda Ngadjunmaia Wariangga Case Study 1: Rejection of the EPA’s recommendation that companies control their emissions 23 Jaburara Ngalia Warrwa Jabirr Jabirr Ngarinjin Watjarri Case Study 2: Cooking the books on emissions controls 24 Jadira Ngarla Wangai Jawi Ngarlawangga Wanman Recommendations 28 Jukun Ngarluma Wenamba Kalaako Ngolibardu Whadjuk Appendices 29 Kalamaia Ngombal Widi References 34 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 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 Key findings + introduction The fossil fuel lobby has captured democracies How to use this report Political donations by oil and gas companies INTRODUCTION across the world and continues to push for further 1 are often made within days of meetings Arrange a meeting with your local MP. This expansion despite the need for a transition to clean 1 with ministers technology. The scale of the climate crisis we face can be a daunting prospect, but remember For the first time, the dates of political donations Background and purpose of this report is unprecedented. Action is needed now more that you have all the facts in front of you. Take a have been compared to the dates of meetings The gas industry has grown into Western Australia’s than ever. friend or go in a group, and get in touch with 350 Boorloo Perth for support. between gas lobbyists and four WA ministers, (WA’s) largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Five At 350.org we want communities to take back including the Premier. LNG facilities in WA have been a key driver of rising democracy from the hands of the big polluters and Use this report as a guide to talk through carbon emissions nationally, while the overturned 2 Political donations correspond with ensure our elected officials get on with the job of some of the main threats WA faces from the state-wide fracking ban could drive up further 2 political decisions tackling the climate crisis. gas industry. Each section includes a colour-coded emissions.1 request for your MP. These are commitments For the first time, political donations have been As a major fossil fuel producer and exporter, this is This is despite the next decade being critical for that MPs can make to support a cleaner and more mapped on timelines to reveal peaks in donations as important in Western Australia as it is anywhere climate action, with the Intergovernmental Panel transparent democracy. that correspond to decisions affecting the donors. in the world. We want you to take action, make your on Climate Change having warned of the need to community’s voice heard, and help us take back our During your conversation, make a note of your Emissions and offset conditions on gas drastically reduce emissions in order to avoid tipping 3 2 democracy. The fossil fuel lobbyists have had the ear MP’s comments and commitments to each 3 projects are weak, and not being met over 1.5 or even 2 degrees of heating. of elected officials for too long - now is the time to recommendation. You can use these notes to follow Gas corporations continue to profit from their demand the future we want. up and hold them to any commitments they make. The first visual representations of greenhouse gas emissions and offsets for five of WA’s biggest unabated pollution by maintaining influence over those who hold the power and responsibility to Taking back our democracy Celebrate! Get a photo with the MP, send it to emitting projects shows large differences between 4 us and tag us on social media. Get in touch and emissions created, offset requirements and curb the industry’s emissions. Elected officials have Addressing the insidious influence of the fossil let us know how it went. actual offsets. been reluctant to take steps to curb the fossil fuel fuel lobby is no small task. However, if we want our industry’s emissions, and show support for further Talk to other people in your community government to take meaningful action on climate 5 4 Woodside Petroleum is the most powerful expansion, despite the consequences this would change, we need to diminish their power whilst and encourage them to do the same. Growing political player from the gas industry in have for the climate. building our own. a movement of people to raise these concerns is Western Australia The purpose of this report is to highlight the the only way we will make this an issue that your We can build our power by making our voices heard l Woodside Petroleum (Woodside) representatives ways in which the gas industry holds considerable MP cannot ignore. by those we elect to represent us.