We are running out of time to tackle the climate crisis. This moment is our chance.
The election result sent a clear message: voters want to see more action on climate.
People don’t want to be represented by an MP who supports more coal and gas projects in the middle of the climate crisis, and after 9 wasted years of the Morrison government making the climate crisis worse, we know how important it is that we take action.
We can tackle the climate crisis
You can’t put a fire out by pouring more petrol on it.
If we continue to mine and burn coal, oil and gas, we’ll experience further economic losses, food, insurance and health costs will go up, and we’ll pay much higher energy bills. Over a million jobs in industries including tourism and farming are at risk.
No more coal, oil and gas means transitioning our economy to zero carbon energy while maintaining a safe climate.
In the balance of power, the Greens were able to push Labor and secure major improvements to their climate bill. We have ensured that:
- Established 43% as a minimum target
The target can now be ratcheted up over time and is not a ceiling on climate ambition. - 'Dutton-proofed' the climate target
The target cannot go backwards or be altered below 43% by a future government. - Made it harder to fund coal and gas projects
The targets will also be applied to many government agencies. Significantly agencies such as Export Finance Australia, Infrastructure Australia and the Northern Australia Infrastructure Fund will now find it harder to back new coal and gas. - Improved transparency
There will be greater transparency, accountability and strengthened requirements on the Climate Change Authority which will review and advise on climate targets and policy. - Better support for coal and gas communities
The Government will also consider Greens proposals to support coal and gas workers and communities, including creating publicly funded Transition Authorities to empower local communities to develop and finance plans to create new jobs and diversify their local industries.
The Greens are in solidarity with First Nations communities, climate scientists, the global community, with our neighbours in the Pacific. And we will continue the climate fight at every opportunity.
This is the critical decade. We have to stop coal and gas.
The next election can deliver a climate parliament, with the Greens in balance of power in both houses. The only thing standing in the way of more action is Labor and their fossil fuel donors.
Using our numbers in the Parliament we will turn to putting further limits on coal and gas pollution.
We will be pushing for the governments reform of the safeguard mechanism to include new coal and gas and will fight for a climate trigger in our national environment laws.
Around the country we will be joining First Nations people, farmers and community activists fighting giant new coal, oil and gas projects on their lands and water.
WE NEED TO FIGHT TOGETHER
This is a battle to save our country, communities and indeed our whole civilisation from the climate and environmental crisis.
The climate crisis is not a future threat anymore. It’s here. It’s right in front of us.
England just experienced 40 degree days. Thousands of people died this summer in Europe from heat waves. Western Australia had its driest 6 months on record.
The east coast and parts of NSW are flooding over and over. Thousands of people are living in makeshift accommodation from the floods and fires of the Morrison era.
It’s going to take all of us, showing up, speaking up and demanding an end to coal and gas. Join the campaign today: