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Protesters Ejected Before Albanese’s WA Resources Speech

The disruption highlighted opposition to Woodside’s Burrup Hub during a push for faster project approvals.

Overview

  • Activists linked to Disrupt Burrup Hub rushed the stage at a Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA breakfast before Anthony Albanese spoke, prompting security to remove them.
  • PerthNow reported at least two protesters, while other outlets cited three, reflecting the usual gaps that follow brief stage intrusions.
  • After the interruption, the Prime Minister delivered his speech and announced $45 million to create a single-touch approvals process for energy, housing and resources projects.
  • The plan would let states that sign new bilateral agreements run federal environmental assessments to deliver one clearer yes or no.
  • He also announced a $1.1 billion co-investment with Western Australia to upgrade roads for the planned Westport container terminal in Kwinana, including $552 million from the federal government.