Bulletin (PDF 18.3 MB) - City of Armadale

Information BulletinCorrespondence & PapersPage Cor-41"The holiday period is a time for giving and receiving. MobileMuster is calling on allAustralians to give a duck and make a difference to the planet and a family in need thisChristmas," says MobileMuster Recycling, Manager Rose Read.According to Ms Read, many Australians have two or more old and broken mobile phones athome that could be recycled. In total, there are an estimated 16 million mobiles that couldbe put towards helping the planet and a family lacking basic essentials like food and asource of income."One duck can mean the difference between nutritional health and financial security for afamily in Mozambique. Families can use the eggs for food and can sell the excess at marketto supply the family with a regular and reliable source of income," says Oxfam Unwrappedspokesperson, Leigh Stewart. According to Ms Stewart, the ducks can provide a great sourceof income for these families, which can contribute towards schooling and health costs.To recycle your old mobiles, batteries, charges and accessories simply:1. Drop them off at your local MobileMuster collection point (click here to find your nearest one),OR2. Post them in for free by either downloading a MobileMuster/ Oxfam Unwrapped reply paid label fromwww.mobilemuster.com.au or by picking up a free recycling satchel from your nearest Australia Postoutlet and following the packing instructionsMake sure you send them in by 31st January 2011Greater protection for Great Barrier ReefIn a major step forward for the protection of the iconic Great Barrier Reef, the global bodyresponsible for regulating international shipping, has agreed to the Federal Government'srequest and approved an extension of the mandatory Ship Reporting System to the southernportion of the Marine Park.From 1 July 2011, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will require all large ships,including those carrying oil, chemicals or liquefied gas, to regularly report their location androute to authorities whenever they are transiting through the Park.The progress of each vessel will also be continuously tracked by radio and satellite, a furthermeasure designed to prevent accidents and safeguard one of Australia's most preciousenvironmental assets.Up until now mandatory reporting and tracking only applied to the northern portion of theMarine Park above Latitude 22 degrees south - see attached map.In preparation for IMO approval, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) andMaritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) have been rolling out the infrastructure necessary tosupport the reporting system such as sensors, communication equipment and modifiednavigational software. This work is now well advanced.In coming months The Hon Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, hasindicated that he will be introducing legislation into the Parliament toughening penalties forbreaches of maritime and environmental laws with the aim of deterring shipping companies