Protest at Melbourne Electorate Office as Albanese delivers “weak” response to terrifying climate report
VISUALS: 30+ protesters wearing pyjamas at Melbourne Electorate office.
A blow-up mattress will be set up outside electorate offices to emphasise that the Albanese government is “asleep on climate” and “in bed with coal and gas corporations”.
Who: Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) and community climate groups
When: 12pm Monday 22 September
Where: Melbourne Electorate Office, 142 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
The key facts:
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The Albanese government has delivered a weak 2035 climate target that ignores what scientists say is needed to avoid these impacts.
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This is just days after the Climate Risk Assessment outlined in terrifying detail the consequences of not acting on climate change.
Outraged communities, led by young people, are protesting across Australia after the Albanese government delivered an "embarrassing" 2035 climate target just days after the release of a terrifying climate risk report.
On Thursday, the federal government announced a 2035 emission reduction target of 62-70% - a weak target from a timid Prime Minister, that is too little, too late.
A “Sleep-In” will take place on the doorstep of Labor MP for Melbourne, Sarah Witty on Monday 22 September from 12pm.
“We are determined to send Albanese and the Labor Government a clear message: Stop Sleeping on Climate!,” said Natasha Abhayawickrama, National Campaigner for AYCC.
“Labor is in bed with the coal and gas industry, with the approval of over 28 coal and gas projects and expansions in their first term. Last week they approved Woodside’s North-West Gas Shelf extension, one of the most polluting gas projects in the southern hemisphere. The announcement of this weak 2035 target is a total betrayal of our futures.
“Young people, First Nations people, Pacific Islanders and those on the frontlines of the climate crisis cannot afford Labor’s continued inaction and support for the coal and gas industry.”
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