Dear Prime Minister,
Parents for Climate is a movement of mums, dads, grandparents and carers from every electorate, every political persuasion, and every cultural and language background. We are united by a simple, powerful commitment: to protect the children we love — and all children — from harm. Whether we’re acting on climate or speaking out against humanitarian catastrophe, we do so from the same place: fierce love and a deep sense of duty to young and future generations.
We are appalled by UN reports that 14,000 Gazan babies could die in the next 48 hours if aid does not reach them quickly. (1) This is an unimaginable tragedy unfolding in real time. We believe no child should suffer or die because adults fail to act.
Parents for Climate stands alongside our allies in the Climate Action Network Australia in calling for an immediate ceasefire and the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid. (2) Together, we support the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions 2720 and 2712, and the demand for humanitarian organisations to have “full, safe, and unhindered access to all civilians in need”.
We thank your government for supporting international calls to resume the flow of aid. But the situation demands more. We urge you to use every diplomatic and political lever available to prevent further loss of life, uphold international humanitarian law, and insist on the protection of all civilians — including children — without exception.
Our love for our children does not stop at borders. As parents, we cannot stay silent in the face of this suffering. We ask you to act swiftly and with courage.
Sincerely,
Nic Seton
CEO, Parents for Climate
- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-21/un-warns-babies-could-die-amid-gaza-blockade/105316914
- STATEMENT ON THE ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT
From the CANA Board and CEO
Date: 28 June 2024
The Climate Action Network Australia (CANA) is appalled by the continuing conflict in Gaza and Israel, particularly the ongoing harm to the Palestinian population. We strongly condemn the ongoing attacks by the Israeli Government and attacks by Hamas on 7 October 2023. Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed.
The recent assaults on the city of Rafah have led to the loss of human life, displaced communities, and a decrease in food and humanitarian aid. CANA supports calls for the safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need. Humanitarian organisations must have full, rapid, safe, and unhindered access to all civilians in need, in accordance with Security Council resolutions 2720 and 2712 (2023).
CANA supports and joins calls for an immediate ceasefire by all parties, unrestrained humanitarian access, the respect of international humanitarian law, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and the protection of civilians.
Yours sincerely,
Linh Do (CANA Board Chair)
Glen Klatovsky (CEO)