Wow just wow.
So Twiggy (who by the way isn't the MD so doesn't make the decisions on day to day running of FMG, thats Elizabeth Gaines) went through this court case to deprive them of "any money".
Thats not even the truth behind this. There are always 2 sides to a story, and you have promoted the one you want. The reality is that the local people wanted free cash, and due to the position that Roebourne is in (as you have so elequently put it) offered something different to pure money.
"FMG was looking to expand quickly and began negotiating a land-use agreement with YAC in March 2008 to speed-up its development.
YAC demanded a 5 per cent cut of future royalties — equivalent to what the WA State Government receives — before it revised down to 0.5 per cent, which it claims is "industry standard."
But FMG ultimately rejected the offer, offering a smaller payout and an education and employment package worth millions.
"We remain open to negotiating a Land Access Agreement to the benefit of all Yindjibarndi people on similar terms to the agreements Fortescue has in place with other Native Title groups in the region," The FMG chief said.
"We currently have seven agreements in operation, delivering Native Title royalties as well as heritage management, training, employment and business opportunities.
"These agreements provide significant economic and social benefits to the relevant communities."
Western Australia's Pilbara region has been home to Pansy Sambo's ancestors for centuries. But its mineral-rich expanses have now brought bitter community division and court dates. The latest, with billionaire Andrew Forrest's company FMG, is set to play out in the High Court tomorrow.
www.abc.net.au
But believe the rubbish that you do then. You are as extreme in your views (from the other side) as Lee is but you don't even seem to realise that you are.
Just for your info, in the 2016 census, Roebournes population was 66% between the ages of 20-65 (ie. working age) compared to 61% in WA. Of those that were employed they were at 28% compared to WA average of 77%.
Its been proven in the past that throwing money at something with no plan in place doesn't work to change demographics, so the offer of reduced "royalties" and more money invested in education and jobs would have most likely had a much bigger long term benefit for Roebourne, but of course, keep believing what you want to.