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Protesters occupy rooftop of fossil fuel executive’s home

by Matt Hrkac | Sep 18, 2025 | Climate Justice, Social Justice

Protesters have this morning occupied the rooftop of Viva Energy CEO Scott Wyatt's home in Edithvale.

Viva Energy is seeking to build a gas storage terminal in Geelong's Corio Bay. Which, aside from new gas infrastructure being utterly irresponsible amidst a climate crisis, would require significant dredging of the bay that it's situated in. Not to mention that consumers are increasingly transitioning away from gas.

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Now, a fossil fuel company going through all this trouble to secure a floating gas storage hub isn't going to forgoe making money on its investment despite shifting sentiments of domestic consumers. Where is Viva Energy going to make this profit? Export, and ramping up gas production to meet this demand.

It really makes claims by the company that it's to secure domestic gas supply to be a furphy.

 

Protesters occupy the rooftop of the home of Viva Energy CEO Scott Wyatt
Protesters occupy the rooftop of the home of Viva Energy CEO Scott Wyatt
Protesters occupy the rooftop of the home of Viva Energy CEO Scott Wyatt
Protesters occupy the rooftop of the home of Viva Energy CEO Scott Wyatt

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Greens candidates Emilie Flynn (Geelong) and Jesse Holden (Polwarth) standing with MLC Sarah Mansfield
Greens candidate Emilie Flynn (Geelong) standing with MLC Sarah Mansfield
Greens candidates Emilie Flynn (Geelong) and Jesse Holden (Polwarth)
Greens candidate Jesse Holden (Polwarth) standing with MLC Sarah Mansfield
Greens candidates Emilie Flynn (Geelong) and Jesse Holden (Polwarth) standing with MLC Sarah Mansfield

Matt Hrkac

Matt Hrkac brings more than 10 years of photographic experience in covering fast paced events and creating stunning imagery. Geelong born and bred, he predominantly works throughout Melbourne and across Victoria, and occasionally interstate as well. His work has appeared in numerous local, national and international publications.

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