
Photo: Natalie Davey, courtesy of VNPA
When it comes to Western Port, the story of Robert the Bruce comes to mind as he watched the spider trying to spin its web. It eventually succeeded and Robert taking heart from this returned to the battle and eventually overcame the English.
In this scenario, the English are our politicians.
Throughout the long Western Port campaign spanning some 50 years, the community has faced one battle after another.
For example, the current Save the Western Port Woodlands conflict has escalated, but so far the politicians still hold the high ground and are not likely to yield or seek a peaceful resolution. This is an unfortunate situation and now lawyers have been engaged to argue over what could be considered a “Rights of Nature” case.