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Queensland community group applies to the High Court in their fight to protect our Living Wonders from climate harm

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14th of June 2024   The Environment Council of Central Queensland (ECoCeQ) has applied for special leave to Australia’s highest court to appeal the Full Federal Court’s dismissal of the landmark Living Wonders climate cases. The judicial review in the Federal Court was assessing whether ​​Australia’s Environment Minister, Tanya Plibersek, is required by law to … Continued

NEW CATASTROPHIC TOXIC LEAK IN BASS STRAIT EXPOSED

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SECOND BASS STRAIT TOXIC LEAK FROM DECREPIT ESSO PLATFORMS Pollution kept secret by regulator Massive ecological disaster on the cards Another tragic warning about Esso’s capacity to clean up its massive mess in Bass Strait has come in the form of a new toxic chemical spill. But the secret spill was only exposed due to … Continued

“Uncuddlies” need love too this World Environment Day

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EMBARGOED (12:01AM) MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday 5 June 2024  “Uncuddlies” need love too this World Environment Day Australia’s “uncuddlies” like reptiles, fish and insects are driving the rapid growth in threatened species, with the nation encouraged to show them some love this World Environment Day. That goes for governments too, according to the latest Australia en Danger report from Conservation … Continued

“Uncuddlies” need love too this World Environment Day

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EMBARGOED (12:01AM) MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday 5 June 2024  “Uncuddlies” need love too this World Environment Day Australia’s “uncuddlies” like reptiles, fish and insects are driving the rapid growth in threatened species, with the nation encouraged to show them some love this World Environment Day. That goes for governments too, according to the latest Australia en Danger report from Conservation … Continued

Minimum wage increase welcome, more government action needed

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The Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase minimum wages by 3.75% is much-needed recognition that people on low and modest incomes continue to experience financial stress. We also welcome the Commission’s decision to re-assess wages for people working in community services and other sectors traditionally dominated by women. ACOSS Chief Executive Officer, Cassandra Goldie said: … Continued

Government cracks down on child sexual exploitation online

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  International Justice Mission (IJM) Australia congratulates the Communications Minister for strengthening Australia’s Basic Online Safety Expectations (BOSE) to better protect children from online sexual exploitation and abuse. Commencing today, the BOSE Amendment Determination includes new provisions that require tech companies operating in Australia to design products and services with child safety in mind before … Continued

Climate groups say Australia must advocate for loss and damage finance for Pacific at Bonn Climate Change Conference

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Civil society groups from across Australia and the Pacific are calling on the Australian Government to champion loss and damage finance for Pacific Island countries at the upcoming Bonn UN Climate Change Conference, saying there is an urgent need to support frontline communities grappling with the escalating climate crisis. In a joint letter led by … Continued