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  • Sign the Open Letter: Put kids safety ahead of politics.

    The government’s own National Climate Risk Assessment confirms what parents across Australia already know: climate change is putting our kids and communities in danger.

    As parents, we don’t take chances with our kids safety - whether it’s buckling a seatbelt, fitting a car seat, or being sun smart, we act on the best advice. We expect our government to do the same. That means shaping climate policy with science, not politics, and committing to net zero by 2035 with strong pollution cuts this decade. Anything less puts our kids' future at risk.

    719 signatures

    Dear Prime Minister and Ministers,

    As parents, carers, grandparents and community members, we call on you to put the safety of our children at the centre of climate policy. The National Climate Risk Assessment highlights the escalating dangers of extreme heat, bushfires, floods, and other climate impacts. Just as parents act on expert advice to protect their children, we expect our government to act on the best available science. We urge you to adopt science-led climate policy that cuts pollution at the pace required, protects our communities, and gives every child the chance to grow up safe and healthy. Their safety cannot and should not wait. 

    Sincerely,
    Australian parents, carers and grandparents and family members.

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  • Petition: Support New Laws That Protect Our Kids

    On February 10th, 2025, Independent MP Dr. Sophie Scamps introduced the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill to the Australian Parliament - an historic step toward making sure our leaders consider the long-term impact of their decisions on the generations to come.

    This Bill gives us a powerful opportunity to shift politics from short-term thinking to long-term solutions - on climate, health, cost of living, education, and more. It’s common-sense, cross-party, and urgently needed.

    As parents and carers, we know what it means to plan for the future. It’s time our governments did the same.

    What the Bill will do:

    Appoint an independent Future Generations Commissioner to be a voice for tomorrow’s Australians
    Establish a Federal Wellbeing of Future Generations Framework to guide decision-making
    Create a positive duty for governments to consider future generations in all major policies
    Launch a national conversation about the kind of future we want for our kids
    89 signatures

    I call on the Federal Parliament to support the Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill to ensure Australia plans for the future our kids deserve

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  • signed No New Coal and Gas 2025-06-14 08:50:41 +1000

    Protect our kids - No New Coal and Gas

    Our kids deserve clean air, safe homes, and a better tomorrow. But new coal and gas projects threaten their future.

    Right now, fossil fuel expansion is putting Australian families at risk - polluting the air our children breathe, driving up energy costs, and making extreme weather events worse.

    We can choose a different future. One where families have healthy, affordable energy and a safe climate to grow up in.

    It starts with raising our voices and showing up for what matters. Every voice strengthens the call for real action.

    Sign the petition to demand NO NEW COAL AND GAS and protect what we love.

    👉 Stand up for clean air and a healthy future. Order a free yard sign here – every sign on a lawn is a signal of hope and a reminder that parents and carers everywhere are ready to protect what we love.

    207 signatures

    To Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen MP - Minister for Climate and Energy, and Murray Watt - Minister for the Environment,

    I am deeply concerned about the continued expansion of coal and gas projects in Australia. New fossil fuel projects threaten our children's future - polluting the air they breathe, contributing to rising household costs, and accelerating the climate crisis.

    I call on you to commit to:
    🚫  No new coal and gas projects in Australia
    🌱  Investment in clean, affordable energy that benefits all families
    🏡  A safe climate for all kids to thrive

    Our kids deserve better. Later is too late. Act now.

     

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  • signed Help stop greenwashing 2025-07-04 11:46:08 +1000

    Support our campaign to stop greenwashing

    Update – May 2025: We’ve achieved a major win. EnergyAustralia has agreed to settle our landmark greenwashing case and has publicly admitted to the key facts about their misleading marketing claims. This is a huge win for parent power—and a warning shot to other polluters misleading the public. 

    Enough is enough: we’re calling out polluters for greenwashing

    As parents committed to a safe climate for our children, we strive to make responsible choices. However, companies like EnergyAustralia have made this challenging by falsely marketing polluting products as ‘carbon neutral’.

    In a landmark development, our legal action led to a settlement where EnergyAustralia publicly admitted that carbon offsets do not prevent or undo the harms caused by burning fossil fuels. They have ceased offering their 'Go Neutral' product to new customers and removed related marketing from their website.

    This is a significant victory against greenwashing, demonstrating the power of parent-led action.

     This win has put the industry on notice—but we need your help to keep up the pressure. Join us as we fight for honest climate claims, consumer protection, and a future free from fossil fuel spin.

    👉 Donate now or get involved to power our next wave of action.

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    We held EnergyAustralia to account for greenwashing—and won

    Energy giant EnergyAustralia had been marketing electricity and gas from fossil fuels as ‘carbon neutral’, claiming they can ‘offset’ that pollution. But so-called ‘offsets’ are a type of marketing spin that enables companies to continue polluting, without making genuine cuts to their pollution.

    It’s our job as parents to stand up for our kids, and to teach them there are consequences for misleading behaviour.

    So we took EnergyAustralia to court, arguing that they have engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct. In a successful resolution, we forced EnergyAustralia to admit to the key facts of our case through a powerful public statement and an email to its customers. The company admitted that offsets should not be used to delay or diminish the important work needed to actively decarbonise. This outcome sets a precedent, signaling that misleading climate claims will not go unchallenged

     


     

    Join us in holding all energy companies accountable

    While we've made significant progress with EnergyAustralia, the fight against greenwashing continues. We need your support to ensure all energy companies provide transparent and truthful information about their environmental impact.

    That’s why we need you - and the people you can connect with - to sign our open letter calling on all power companies to stop greenwashing.

    Sign the open letter demanding honesty and accountability from all power providers and be a part of Parents for Climate holding these companies to account.

    2,456 signatures

    We need all power companies to know we've had enough of greenwashing. Can you sign now? 

    We'll keep you updated with our campaigns

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