SYDNEY, Thursday 20 March - Protesters from Rising Tide have today interrupted Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s appearance at the Sydney headquarters of the Lowy Institute, brandishing a banner reading “NUCLEAR LIES COST US ALL”.
Rising Tide protesters Zack Schofield and Nigel Cox unfurled the banner, asking Mr Dutton “why are you lying to the Australian People” before being escorted out of the building by Federal Police and security.
“The Coalition’s scheme to force nuclear into Australia’s energy grid is going to cost $600 billion to the taxpayer, add up to $1,200 to people’s energy bills, and produce 1.6 billion tonnes of climate pollution by 2050,” said Rising Tide organiser Zack Schofield.
“This idea is so colossally dumb that we’re now even seeing Liberal stalwarts campaigning against their own party,” said -. “You can’t even turn on the TV or read the paper without seeing them begging Dutton to drop this ridiculous policy.”
“We have just seen with ex tropical cyclone Alfred what the climate crisis is already doing to Australian communities. We cannot afford more distraction and delay with absolute potato policies like nuclear.”
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For more information or to arrange an interview, call Nelli Stevenson on 0481 303 815 or email [email protected]
Notes for editors:
A diverse range of media was in attendance at the event, capturing photo and video, including The Age and ABC and it was live streamed to Youtube here.
The protesters were: Nigel Cox, a bricklayer from Manly, and Zack Schofield, 25-year old law student from Newcastle.
About us:
Rising Tide is a diverse movement demanding Australia honours our commitment to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.
Contact details:
Nelli Stevenson on 0481 303 815 or email [email protected]
