Politician Tapes Over Energy Giant's Logo

Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Josh Wilson, has publicly shown support for a campaign protesting Woodside Energy's sponsorship of the Fremantle Dockers. Wilson was photographed with the fossil fuel company's logo taped over on his team jersey, an action mirroring protests by other public figures like Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker. The 'Get Off My Chest' campaign, which has distributed hundreds of patches to supporters, urges the Fremantle Football Club to terminate its sponsorship deal with Woodside.

Campaign organizers highlight Woodside's controversial standing and its role as a major sponsor in sports. They argue that companies like Woodside should not profit from Australian resources without contributing their fair share. Environmental advocates also criticize the company's proposed gas projects, stating that Western Australia has sufficient gas reserves to navigate the energy transition without new, impactful developments. Woodside, however, expressed pride in its long-standing partnership with the Dockers, which has been in place for over 15 years and is contracted to continue until at least the end of 2027.