A Growing Movement at The Local Government Level
Advocating for health and greater transparency
By COURAGE IS THE CURE
Courage Is The Cure is an independent Western Australian content creator.
In recent months, there's been a surge in community members stepping forward to engage with local government processes to spark debate and foster change. At the Town of Port Hedland Council's special meeting on 11 October 2024, a motion passed 5-2 calling for the suspension of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 products due to DNA contamination. In addition, the motion passed included other points:
· the council agreed to send letters to Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, all registered health practitioners and medical clinics in the Port Hedland Local Government Area, and all other Australian Local Government Councils.
· each letter would include Canadian Virologist and Molecular Epidemiologist, Dr. David Speicher's report on the DNA contamination and MP Russell Broadbent's letters to the Prime Minister.
Dr. Speicher's report revealed DNA contamination in Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 products showing levels up to 145 times higher than the limit set by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration. The presence of SV40 promoter-enhancer sequences was detected in the Pfizer products. These discoveries sparked worries regarding long-term health effects, such as the integration into the genome and risks of cancer.
MP Broadbent's letters to the Prime Minister, co-signed by 52 professors, scientists and legal experts, detailed the DNA contamination, as reported by Dr. Speicher. They advocated for an immediate suspension of the products and requested an independent inquiry into the potential health risks.
Several councils across Australia have passed motions like Port Hedland. These motions reflect a unified effort to address shared health challenges and ensure safety. Some of these councils include West Tamar Council in Tasmania, Ceduna Council, Adelaide Hills Council, and Streaky Bay Council in South Australia, and Port Macquarie-Hastings Council in New South Wales.
GROWING MOVEMENT: Deputy Mayor Allison Ritchie and Councillor Emma Goyne with supporters and the Forest of the Fallen prior to Tasmanian City of Clarence Council meeting 2 December 2024. Photo by Jack Sladden.
Community members are increasingly advocating for health and greater transparency, demonstrating the power of grassroots movements in shaping the future. Though many other councils across Australia voted against similar motions, the efforts of elected officials and community members bringing forth motions to address public health concerns are commendable.
In 2025, anticipate another surge of activity within councils, where both elected local officials and community members are poised to introduce motions. This burgeoning grassroots movement may give rise to a transformative year in community politics across Australia.
This article was originally published in February 2025 Issue 16 The Light Australia Newspaper
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