SJ Around the Bay to join Publish What You Pay

At the meeting of representatives of Parish Social Justice Groups held at Corpus Christi, St Ives, there was agreement to join the Australian Coalition of Publish What You Pay. (See Mission Statement) .

The membership principles state:

a)  Advocate for the mandatory disclosure of payments made by extractive industry companies, both multinational and state owned enterprises, to all national governments on a disaggregated and country-by-country basis.

And will wherever possible endeavour to:
b)  Positively and constructively engage with other coalition members, companies, governments and other relevant actors at national and regional levels;

c)  Provide regular updates on activities, strategies and plans related to the campaign;

d)  Proactively speak out to the media and public on the issue of revenue transparency, promote Publish What You Pay, and widely disseminate relevant and important information on the campaign.

Organisations also agree to be listed on the PWYP website and other campaign materials.