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In response to Climate Risk Assessment, alliance of 80 organisations launch Climate Safety Plan in Logan tomorrow

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Media Alert                            14 November 2025   In the wake of the release of Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA), an alliance of 80 organisations are launching a package of collective demands to make climate adaptation and resilience a national priority, with a detailed blueprint for major investment and policy reform in next … Continued

Downsize your home, upsize your super: HESTA forecasts spring surge

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14 November 2025 HESTA is forecasting a record spring for downsizer contributions following a surge in activity earlier this year, as eligible Australians make the most of the opportunity to boost their retirement savings. The Federal Government’s downsizer contribution scheme, introduced in July 2018 for Australians aged 65 and over, has generated nearly $25.3 billion … Continued

Backing down from net zero puts people and communities at risk

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The Liberal Party’s decision to abandon the commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 puts people, communities and the environment at risk. This threat is most acute for people and communities experiencing disadvantage, who have least capacity to prepare, adapt and recover from extreme weather events, ACOSS says. “This withdrawal from the emissions commitment, as … Continued

Monash expert: Liberal Party abandons net zero by 2050 climate target

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The Liberal Party has agreed to formally abandon its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, following a vote in which a majority of members supported removing the target. A Monash expert is available to speak on this announcement and what it means for the Liberal Party, including Sussan Ley’s leadership. Available for comment: Associate … Continued

Note to Libs: blocking renewables will increase power prices

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In response to the Liberal Party’s announcement that it will abandon the target to reach net zero emissions by 2050, but will remain in the Paris Agreement, ACF’s national climate policy adviser Annika Reynolds (they/them) said: “Abandoning net zero by 2050 undermines the rollout of low-cost renewables and will do nothing to help Aussie families … Continued

Indigenous communities and women need to be at the centre of COP30’s climate solutions

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UNSW academics explain why COP30 must not overlook the power of grassroots and community-based responses – especially with the health impacts of climate change. Across Indigenous communities, including in Australia and the Pacific, women are leading responses to the intersecting crises of climate change and health inequity. Climate change intensifies existing gender, health and care inequities … Continued

Community Connectors wins Gold at national crime prevention awards

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The Community Connectors program, delivered by South East Community Links in partnership with Metro Trains Melbourne, has been awarded a Gold Award in the 2025 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA) at a ceremony today at Parliament House in Canberra. Amid growing community concern about crime and safety, Community Connectors place trained outreach workers … Continued

Coalition’s climate sabotage will cost every Australian

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETHURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER, 2025 THE LIBERAL-NATIONAL COALITION’S reported plan to abandon Australia’s net zero target is a dangerous retreat from reality that would unleash more climate pollution and higher power bills if ever put into practice, says the Climate Council. Walking away from net zero aligns with more than 3°C of global heating … Continued

Liberal backflip on climate commitments fails Australian families

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DATE: Thursday November 13th  2025  Nic Seton, CEO for Parents for Climate says: “The decision by the Federal Liberal leadership to walk away from Australia’s climate commitments is a failure of responsibility to Australian families. Parents are already dealing with higher food prices, rising insurance costs, dangerous heat and smoke, and growing risks to their … Continued