CAMPAIGN CHARTER

OUR BELIEF

The Southern Highlands is a living ecosystem where nature, community and livelihood depend on one another. We believe that progress and protection can coexist. The highlands flourishes when growth is guided by respect for place, people and environment—not pursued at their expense.

Why we ‘Reject Repoly’

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After careful review and wide community consultation, we oppose the proposed Repoly (formerly Plasrefine) plastics reprocessing facility in Moss Vale. If approved, this factory would be one of the largest of its kind in Australia. This development poses unacceptable risks: from our water, air and soil to local traffic networks and safety and the long-term social, environmental and economic prospects of our region. 

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Repoly promises innovation but offers uncertainty. The science on nano- and micro-plastics is still emerging, and no-one can guarantee the safety of large-scale processing of this kind—particularly in greenfield, flood- and bush-fire prone, and ecologically sensitive areas. Until there is clear evidence that these risks can be managed, the precautionary principle must apply.

 

The Southern Highlands economy depends on agriculture, tourism and clean natural assets—from vineyards to regenerative farming, equine industries and family farms. Industrial-scale plastic processing is specialised, hazardous and volatile and simply incompatible with that foundation.

 

OUR CAMPAIGN

For four years we’ve built a movement of informed, persistent and principled opposition. Through local action and strong alliances, we will continue to ensure that community and local voices are heard in every room where decisions are made.

 

OUR CAMPAIGN PROMISE

Our campaign is grounded in truth, fairness and respect. We commit to:

Presenting fact-based information

Encouraging learning and open debate

Representing community voices throughout the legal process

Using every donation transparently and solely for legal and campaign outreach costs.

 

OUR CAMPAIGN VALUES

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TRANSPARENCY

We share clear information about the proposal, our actions and our decision making. We are open about what we know—and honest about what we don’t.

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ACCURACY

We are informed by verifiable evidence. Where legal processes restrict what can be shared, we respect those limits while continuing to inform our community responsibly.

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RESPECT

We acknowledge the roles of all participants—community members, government, regulators and the court—and engage in good faith, even when we disagree.

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CARE

We act always from a place of care—for our environment, our community and our shared future. Every decision is guided by what sustains the highlands, long after the noise and headlines are gone.

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STEWARDSHIP

We believe the highlands can evolve without eroding what makes it extraordinary. We support progress that honours ecological integrity, community wellbeing and long-term sustainability.

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INDEPENDENCE

We are guided by evidence and community interest, not by political, corporate or personal agendas. Our decisions and communications are grounded in integrity and free from external influence.