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Oil and Gas driving Australia's regional interests18 July 2008By MUA media release -
Australia's Offshore Oil and Gas Industry is poised to play a leadership role in the Asia-Pacific by delivering the region secure energy and providing employment opportunities to our neighbours. Maritime Union of Australia assistant national secretary Rick Newlyn laid down the challenge to the industry at the SEAAOC Conference in Darwin, calling for a national blueprint to drive the industry over the coming decades. Mr Newlyn said that the industry was not only delivering strong profits for investors, but important social benefits for the region. "This industry is building Australia's energy security credentials within the region, because we are viewed as strong suppliers as well as producers. "At the same time, the MUA is backing projects in the Timor Sea to give East Timorese nationals training and job opportunities in an industry that is of crucial importance to that nation's development. Unlike the coal industry which is struggling under increasing bottlenecks at Australian ports, the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry is thriving because it has got the fundamentals right. "This is an industry that is committed to Australian ships and Australian regulations rather than taking the low-road to cheap Flag of Convenience shipping," Mr Newlyn said. In his speech Mr Newlyn also urged the Northern Territory Government to deliver on its commitment to establish the NT Oil and Gas Forum to maximise opportunities for the local Darwin economy. Contact: Rick Newlyn, Assistant National Secretary, Maritime Union of Australia on 0418 841378 or Charlotte Stemmer (EMC) on 0432 828 006
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