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Parents for Climate: major parties should match Greens solar for renters policy
April 11, 2025
Advocacy group Parents for Climate applauds today’s “Renters' right to solar” announcement by the Greens, and calls on the major parties to either match it or offer alternative solutions. CEO Nic Seton said, “Parents in our network regularly meet with MPs from across the...
Read MoreAussie parents take action against greenwashing, cancelling services as report shows 5.2 million parents fall victim to greenwashing
April 11, 2025
Misuse of environmental claims growing with parents demanding greater accountability, fines and regulation Australian parents are taking a stand against greenwashing, cancelling their household service providers, and demanding greater accountability as concern grows over the escalating misuse of misleading environmental claims by businesses. As...
Read MoreReview: The Giants
April 10, 2025
Have you seen The Giants? I was inspired to rewatch this incredible film after recently meeting Dr Bob Brown in Brisbane. In a tumultuous time - turning towards the magnificence of trees is just what I needed.
Read MoreClimate Action is Better with Friends
April 10, 2025
One thing we hear time and time again from parents, grandparents, and carers across the country is how much more empowered and hopeful they feel when they're connected with others who care deeply about taking climate action—especially when those connections happen in person.
Read MoreQLD Government Plan to Axe Renewable Energy Target, Extend Life of Coal and Gas a Step in the Wrong Direction
April 09, 2025
Parents for Climate is very disappointed to hear reports that the Queensland Government plans to scrap the State’s renewable energy target and extend the life of coal and gas. CEO, Nic Seton, said: “Queenslanders have been leading the way in their uptake of renewable...
Read MoreWhere To Start on Home Electrification
April 08, 2025
Thinking about switching your home to all-electric but not sure where to begin? You’re not alone — more and more families across Australia are considering making the move away from gas and towards cleaner, healthier, and more cost-effective electric homes. Electrifying your home doesn’t...
Read MoreBatteries will unlock savings for millions of households
April 08, 2025
The battery package announced by the Federal Government is a huge win for millions of Australians who can now slash their power bills for good and save with batteries, as well as solar. There will also be positive flow-on effects for all households. The...
Read MoreParents Celebrate Game-Changer in Solar Revolution—Now Call for Bipartisan Action
April 06, 2025
Parents across the country are celebrating the Federal Government’s landmark battery rebate announcement, calling it the “missing link” in unlocking cheaper power bills, climate security, and energy independence for families and small businesses. The new policy will deliver a 30 per cent discount off...
Read MoreParents for Climate applauds bipartisanship on cost-saving home electrification - now where’s the action?
April 02, 2025
Advocacy group Parents for Climate applauds the Economics References Senate Committee report into residential electrification this week and calls for parties across the spectrum to back in the report’s findings with strong election commitments. Parents for Climate CEO Nic Seton said he was...
Read MoreClimate Parents Podcast
March 12, 2025
Back in April 2023, we featured a brand new Parent Powered Podcast - Now What Now created by climate Mums Mei and Rosa. Two years later the podcast is still going strong with Rosa continuing to regularly add new inspiring parent stories. When it...
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