Thousands of Indonesian seaweed farmers have won a long-running case in the Federal Court and stand to gain substantial compensation over Australia’s worst offshore oil spill, which destroyed their crops in 2009.In August 2009, the Montara oil platform’s well-head blew out, causing a massive oil spill that continued unabated for 74 days
He also sought further submissions to help determine how many other seaweed farmers are also entitled to compensation, and how much. In August 2009, the Montara oil platform's well-head blew out, causing a massive oil spill that continued unabated for 74 days. Mr Sanda told the court last year the oil had destroyed his entire seaweed crop. He first noticed yellow-grey blocks, the size of golf balls, in the waters around the crop in September 2009. Within days, he said, the seaweed had turned white and then died.
FatherBob You mean “Big oil company fucks up (again), but thankfully the people affected are being compensated with Australian citizen’s tax dollars (again).” I prefer to read it this way at least. auspol
Great win for the farmers but how long will it take for the compensation to be paid!