Articles and media releases
Wow, We Have a Climate Bill!
Posted by David McEwen · 15 Aug 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...
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Listen to AP4CA Advisory Group Chair, Dr. Rebecca Huntley, on the Hope. Act. Thrive. podcast
Posted by Sally Giblin · 9 Aug 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...
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Gender and diversity in the 47th Parliament
Posted by David McEwen · 18 Jul 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...
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Parents call for climate action following SA government's Climate Emergency Declaration
Posted by Nic Seton · 6 Jun 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...
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Parents across Australia relieved to see climate election
Posted by Nic Seton · 22 May 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...
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6 tips to nourish yourself this Mother's Day - and beyond
Posted by Suzie Brown · 7 May 2022
We mothers are crucially important - and not just on Mothers day! Not only do our kids and families depend on us, but we also hold the knowledge and love that is...
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Families call on candidates to pledge to Solar Our Schools
Posted by Nic Seton · 6 May 2022
Families are gathering at events around the country this weekend to meet their federal election candidates and call for stronger action on climate change. Australian Parents for Climate Action (AP4CA) branches have...
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RACE TO THE TOP FOR SOLAR IN SCHOOLS
Posted by Heidi Douglas · 1 May 2022
Parents in Boothby and across the country welcome the announcement from Senator Sarah Hanson-Young today that she has pledged support for solar and batteries in schools and early childhood centres. “More...
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PARENTS ANGRY QUEENSLAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AT THREAT AS NATIONALS UNDERMINE NET ZERO PLEDGE
Posted by Nic Seton · 26 Apr 2022
Parents in Queensland say statements made by Liberal National Party (LNP) candidate for Flynn, Colin Boyce, backing away from the government’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 show how out of...
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Without greater investment in renewables, federal budget fails to deliver long term financial relief for families
Posted by Nic Seton · 30 Mar 2022
Australian Parents for Climate Action has called on the Federal Government to help families struggling with cost of living pressures, by providing more affordable access to electric vehicles and installation of solar...
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