Right now in the state of Victoria a state election is just two months away. Even if Asahi does stop bottling Stanley's water, there is nothing stopping the company from hopping across to the next valley and sending its trucks there.
In fact, it’s already happening. All across the state of Victoria, licenses are being granted to pump up and bottle pristine water and there’s almost nothing communities affected by this can do to stop it.
The only way we can stop corporations indiscriminately mining and bottling water is to change the Water and Planning Acts.
And with your help this is the best opportunity we’ve ever had to do it. If we get can the law changed in Victoria, it will set a powerful precedent all across the country.
Can you write a message to the Victorian Premier and Water Minister urgently calling for changes to the Water and Planning Acts?
More information
Japanese company refuses to stop bottling Australian water and selling it for a profit despite record-breaking drought
The Daily Mail. 16 August 2018.
The Daily Mail. 16 August 2018.
Community takes on Asahi over bottled water
ABC Radio National. 6 September 2018.
ABC Radio National. 6 September 2018.
Tiny Victorian community battles multinational company over bottled water
Nine News. 22 August 2018.
Nine News. 22 August 2018.