Articles and media releases
Analysis: New gas and coal undermines Labor’s climate target, regardless of whether it’s exported
September 12, 2022
We Can’t Have Our Cake and Eat It Too Some in the new Labor Government, and the Coalition previously have claimed that Australia can reduce its emissions, while simultaneously approving new coal and gas mines. Sounds good in theory, but in practice fossil fuel...
Read MoreParents praise NSW EPA for taking first step to protecting our children’s future
September 08, 2022
Nic Seton, Chief Executive of Parents for Climate Action, has welcomed the release today of the NSW Environment Protection Agency’s draft climate action plan.
Read MoreNature Book Week
September 08, 2022
This week is Nature Book Week - an initiative from the Wilderness Society. In honour of Nature Book Week, we’re taking the chance to delve into some of our favourite children’s books that celebrate our connection to the natural world. What are your favourites?
Read MoreWould ending new fossil fuel approvals be good for the economy?
August 27, 2022
It is indisputable that fossil fuels, produced and consumed anywhere on the globe, are gravely endangering the environment on which we all depend for our food, fresh water, oxygen, physical and mental health. And we know that alternative clean industries present Australia with enormous...
Read MoreWhat Could a Good Climate Action Bill Look Like?
August 20, 2022
Last week we talked about what is in the government’s Climate Change Bill. Which was to say, not much, really. In this post we look more broadly at what sort of climate legislation Australian Parents for Climate Action would like to see, based on...
Read MoreWow, We Have a Climate Bill!
August 15, 2022
Welcome to the Australian Parents for Climate Action policy blog. In coming posts you’ll hear from members of our volunteer Policy & Submissions team as they do their best to untangle the complex issue of what good climate policy should look like. We’re not...
Read MoreListen to AP4CA Advisory Group Chair, Dr. Rebecca Huntley, on the Hope. Act. Thrive. podcast
August 09, 2022
“Often the best climate conversations are when you get a sense of why they feel the way they do, and then you exchange with them what your climate story is. And that can be really powerful,” says Dr Rebecca Huntley, one of Australia’s most...
Read MoreGender and diversity in the 47th Parliament
July 18, 2022
As a parent led advocacy group we represent a diverse range of parents and families across Australia. One of the key actions we undertake is engaging and meeting with MP’s to discuss our vision for a safe climate for our kids. Understanding the makeup...
Read MoreParents call for climate action following SA government's Climate Emergency Declaration
June 06, 2022
Australian Parents for Climate Action (AP4CA) welcomes the Labor state government’s recent Climate Emergency Declaration, but is now calling on the government to translate words into action. AP4CA SA local group organiser Dr Jasper Lee said South Australian families are feeling the financial stress...
Read MoreParents across Australia relieved to see climate election
May 22, 2022
Parents across Australia are feeling huge relief and renewed hope today, as Australia voted in support of a safer climate future. Australians in urban and regional electorates nationwide voted resoundingly for greater climate action. Nic Seton, CEO for Australian Parents for Climate Action, said:...
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