The NSW government announced last Thursday that it will allow “an outdoor protest or demonstration about a governmental or political matter to take place with up to 500 persons”. So, it’s time for a QASU silent vigil outside Dave Sharma’s office. This will be held in a covid-safe way on Saturday 7 November 9-11 am. …
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Gas-led recovery announced
From what limited information the government has released, today’s news appears to be the complete opposite of evidence-based climate action. Dave Sharma MP, please advise what effect this will have on emissions, what impact it will have on our Paris Agreement commitments and what your government is doing to mitigate the potential large-scale increase in …
Dave Sharma and gas
Angus Taylor MP, the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction this week spoke of plans to ‘balance’ the grid with gas, a highly potent fossil fuel, boasting that investment in gas will benefit every Australian. Dave Sharma MP, given you looked as confused as we were upon hearing this, could you explain why you support …
Climate Change Act
This week Zali Steggall has re-launched the Climate Change Act, a bill that would help us achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and manage the growing risks of climate change. She was joined by Rebekha Sharkie MP and Helen Haines MP. We believe this legislation is more important than ever. Please visit https://climateactnow.com.au/ for more information on the bill and how …
Dave Sharma please explain to your constituents how a ‘gas-lead recovery’ will result in lower emissions
Dave Sharma community survey
Dave Sharma has sent a community survey to parts of his electorate – not sure why not all of it – which presents a great opportunity to let him know your concerns include “tackling climate change”. Perhaps he will understand that many people in his electorate believe that the Covid recovery must take into account …
Government’s Corona-19 Recovery Commission fuelled by fossils
“Illogical”, “unbelievably irresponsible”, “fundamentally at odds with protecting Australians” were all used in the 24 hours after the government’s latest push for gas investment. We have since seen rebukes from two energy experts: former Origin Energy senior executive Tony Wood, and ANU’s Dr Frank Jotzo. If Dave Sharma MP, Trent Zimmerman and Jason Falinski continue …
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How our politicians delay climate action
How is it that coalition MPs can acknowledge the risks of climate change while expanding our fossil fuel industry? How is it that the government claims to be a renewables world leader, but is regularly ranked virtually last in the world on climate action? How do politicians talk their way out of any kind of …
Write a letter to your MP
We are on the verge of a disastrous expansion of Australia’s gas industry, will you take ten minutes to write to your local paper about the government’s planned fossil fuel stimulus package? It has come out via senate inquiry that the government is pushing ahead with a plan to invest heavily in Australia’s gas sector. …
Quiet Australians Stand Up 