Coral's Last Stand - Film Screening Free Event

This powerful documentary follows a team of prominent Australians, including acclaimed author Tim Winton and musician John Butler, as they journey to the remote Scott Reef. Their mission, to shine a global spotlight on the serious risks posed by proposed oil and gas drilling in this extraordinary and fragile marine ecosystem.

In just 30 minutes, Coral’s Last Stand poses urgent questions: Can Australia afford to exploit untapped gas reserves in the face of escalating climate concerns? And if we do, what becomes of Scott Reef and the unique marine life it supports?

We would be thrilled to have you join us for our upcoming screening. 

There will be refreshments available and the film will be followed by an informal discussion and opportunities to support and get involved with this campaign. 

MORE ABOUT SCOTT REEF

Perched on the edge of the continental shelf, 300km off the coast of WA. This ancient coral atoll, isolated for millions of years from other reef systems and mainland influences, has developed its own sub populations of unique species. It is a vibrant sanctuary where endangered green turtles nest, elusive pygmy blue whales feed, and rare sharks, dolphins, rays, and sea snakes weave through ancient coral forests. Some of its inhabitants exist nowhere else on Earth. But Scott Reef is under threat. The reef sits on a huge reservoir of gas known as the Browse Basin. Global corporation Woodside and its joint venture partners want to extract gas and oil from under the reef ecosystem by drilling up to 57 new wells around Scott Reef, some as close as 3km. The risks are staggering and these plans are currently sitting with  Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt, awaiting a decision.

It’s unthinkable that we would allow a fossil fuel company to drill on the Great Barrier Reef, yet that’s what Woodside plans to do at Scott Reef.  Minister Watt has an opportunity to define Labor’s legacy on nature protection and save Scott Reef from Woodside’s dirty gas.  

This also has wider implications for the government’s environmental policies, ocean health, global warming and climate change. Australia can be a world leader in all these areas. But we must act now. 

Hosted by Willunga Environment Centre and Greenpeace Asian Pacific

WEC events are seeded by Green Adelaide