Australian Conservation Foundation Canberra Branch Jervis Bay Working Group collection guide

CreatorAustralian Conservation Foundation. A.C.T. Branch. Jervis Bay Working GroupDate1986-1990DescriptionThe Jervis Bay Protection Committee was formed in 1981. Based in Nowra the committee campaigned to protect Jervis Bay and its environs. In early 1988 the Committee became concerned at plans by the Navy to relocate the Defence Fleet to Jervis Bay. The Committee sought the support of the Canberra Branch of the Australian Conservation Foundation in its efforts to oppose the move. The Canberra Branch consequently formed a small working group to conduct its Jervis Bay Activities in April 1988. While initially involved with campaigns against the naval move, the group later broadened its objectives to include campaigning for a declaration of Jervis Bay as a marine park. The group’s aims included raising public awareness of the special qualities of Jervis Bay and the subsequent threat to these qualities by inappropriate developments. The group’s activities complemented those of the Jervis Bay Protection Society. The group produced publications, conducted extensive media campaigns, organised petitions and visits to the region. The Prime Minister, Bob Hawke announced the Navy Fleet would not relocate to Jervis Bay on December 11th 1989. This collection comprises records of the Australian Conservation Foundation Canberra Branch Jervis Bay Working Group. Collection NameAustralian Conservation Foundation Canberra Branch Jervis Bay Working GroupUOW Archival Collection Inventories

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