One forum member called BHP's compensation package the kiss of death. It is totally irrational and unconstitutional. Meanwhile Australian mineworkers are defending the rights of PNG landowners. The union warned that BHP employees in Australia expect BHP to respect the civil and political rights of people in all countries it operates in. If BHP really means what is says about best practice in environmental management, community and industrial relations it will abandon its current stance and move rapidly to lift its game at Ok Tedi.
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