Here is the latest 'catch up politics' from one of the main protagonists for the Heritage listing proposal. Seems our petition and the outcry on some FACEBOOK sites has reached his office... IF what he says is correct, they have toned down their initial statements dramatically and I thank everyone for the pressure we have put on him and the other protagonists. GREAT WORK, lets keep it up and continue to SHARE this petition. Feel free to send them emails or post on their social media sites.. Facebook post as of May 13, 2017 from Chris Meddows-Taylor (Central Goldfields councillor and Victorian Goldfields Tourism Executive chairman who initiated proposal ) " Lots of passion about the Goldfields region which is great but lots of misinformation. There will be a media release and a communique from the Goldfields Heritage Summit held last week. Good idea to read these and work with the actual facts and outcomes from the Summit. The media release has been drafted and will be in outlets from next week. The communique will follow shortly after and the purpose of both is to let everyone know what was discussed and what the forward proposals are. Given the comments here three key messages which will feature in the media release and communique: 1. In no way is there any proposal for the establishment of some new park or reserve which would exclude activities. Any sites considered as part of the process, which is referred to as a serial listing, would be the most special of the structures and buildings across the region already listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and/or the National Heritage List. 2. Consequently there would be no change to current management of prospecting and mining and other bush activities such as camping and four wheel driving. 3. The proposal if advanced requires an extensive comparative research and consultation program, initially over a two year period, enabling all stakeholders, interest groups and individuals to have their views considered. The proposal cannot advance without this extensive research and consultation process. Everyone's views will be considered. I suggest we allow the media release and communique, which will enable everyone to engage with the actual information, to inform the debate" CHRIS MEDDOWS-TAYLOR