Protest at MP Julie Collins Franklin Electorate Office as Albanese delivers "weak" response to terrifying climate report

Tasmanian Climate Collective with Australian Youth Climate Coalition

Protest at MP Julie Collins Franklin Electorate Office as Albanese delivers “weak” response to terrifying climate report

VISUALS: 20+ protesters with an Albo in bed at Julie Collins office.

A bed will be set up to emphasise that the Albanese government is “asleep on climate” and “in bed with coal and gas corporations”.

Who: Tasmanian Climate Collective with Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) and community climate groups

When: 12pm Monday 22 September

Where: Julie Collins Office, 18 Ross Avenue, Rosny Park

The key facts:

The Albanese government has delivered a weak 2035 climate target that ignores what scientists say is needed to avoid these impacts.
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 Franklin, Julie Collins, 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.”

“There are real impacts of climate change for Tasmania - with more bushfires and floods” said Dr Clare Smith from the Tasmanian Climate Collective. “Tasmania can expect to pay $320 million every year in economic costs from hazards like storms and bushfires from 2050. This is equivalent to paying for a new $1.8 billion Macquarie Point stadium every 5.6 years!”

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