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I tend to agree Nugget:D
Having worked in the mining arena for few a few years , I observed probably less than your 70% suggested.
Nearly every worker would knock off for smoko ten minutes early and come back ten minutes late.
Same at crib.
That equates to thousands of man hours lost to idleness each day and that is only in one mine.
If the Australian worker lifts his attitude to his employer , people like Gina would not be seeking an alternative workforce.(maybe....)
Common practice in the South West of WA. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by gossamer
Not just for truck drivers either. I have a friend who is an electrician working the 6 hour shift Monday to Friday (single father). The company he works for has a policy not to employ people who live outside the local community unless the positions cannot be filled locally.
I was thinking that if we implement a policy or believe that we have to do something regarding the environment like reduce the emissions.Quote:
Originally Posted by incisor
It have nothing to do with what other countries are doing.
If we are going to do that then stop the bull of introducing policies like the Direct action that will cost us the tax payers $1300 a year and join the polluters.
It is a matter to do the right thing or just be honest and give priority to the "dollar"
By the way, the mining tat Palmer intent to open will produce more emissions than this one, so we keep adding to the problem.
you hear lots of things , but the reality is different.Quote:
Originally Posted by gossamer
WHS demand a very high and comprehensive induction programme on every mine site for their dumpies.
It's not taken lightly using mums to fill in.
You know what, all I can see in this thread is we are justifing this new mine/mines and it's emissions because we aren't putting out as much as the 3 largest emissions criminals, the fact is we are still polluting and the biggest tragedy is the Great Barrier Reef is going the suffer the most.
Doesn't anybody give a rats arse about this???????
Baz.
well yes , we do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Redback
I love the reef, I have done hundreds of dives in many different locations throughout its length and breadth.
I was a campaigner against this and an original active member of the GBRMPA.
Warning lights have been on for all , for over 30 years....who has observed them?
The oceans ARE rising , an undeniable fact now.
The reef is so sensitive to light and water variations that unfortunately a lot of it is going to die.
Some areas , as the shoreline creeps up the reef can follow it if it's not too fast.
The Institute of Marine Science have shown that as long as conditions don't worsen too fast and the water heights and water condition don't change to fast , that the reef can cope and adjust and regrow.
BUT......unfortunately these things are happening too quickly for the reef to compensate.
So the reef will soon become just a rising lump in the foreshore full of mullet.
very true, sometimes it also brings things you would never wish for...Quote:
Originally Posted by rovercare
which was why i hoped it worked well for you ;)
Lots of things you never wish for, most are a blessing in disguise :DQuote:
Originally Posted by incisor
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Originally Posted by rovercare
Geez Matt, you've become quite the philosopher ! :D
David Rowe have a good cartoon today about the topic :D