As Australia participates in COP27 this week, including discussion of a fund to pay for #LossAndDamage, our latest blog post by W+K lawyers Nadica Mirceska and Alisha Bala looks at the UN’s finding that Australia violated the ICCPR: https://t.co/LLmNT7pria #TorresStrait8#climate
Today, the Andrews government is steamrolling ahead to pass dangerous changes to the ‘Sustainable Forests and Timber Act’ which could see peaceful protesters fined up to $21,000, or face 12 months in jail. 🧵Thread
BREAKING: the federal Climate Bill has passed the lower house... with all but one member of the Coalition voting against it.
Communities on the frontlines of climate impacts across the country will remember this come the next election. #auspol#ClimateEmergency
“I am doing this for my ancestors and for future generations. We want to tell our children our traditional stories. If this drilling goes ahead now, it would be a very bad story to tell," plaintiff and Munupi Senior Lawman, Dennis Tipakalippa.
BREAKING: We have just commenced a legal intervention requesting Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek listen to climate science – and act. See the evidence and learn more: https://t.co/tA3CrJ4mZp #BeforeItsGone#LivingWonders@EJ_Aus
"As flood water recedes there is trauma, homelessness and fear about the future.
Towns more than 700kms apart now face a similar fate — home to Australia’s flood ‘refugees’." https://t.co/ly9fXokuuf
Celebrating #NAIDOCWeek2022, Climate Action Network Australia honours @Gudanji4Country and our friend @RikkiDank, a courageous campaigner and community leader.
#ClimateJustice
In our latest blog, Emily Hurley and Charu Stevenson from Wotton+Kearney look at the Law Council of Australia’s Climate Change Policy and what it means for lawyers. Read the full article here: https://t.co/SeJqwiaqqm #climate#lawyers
In our latest blog, Nadica Mirceska and Charu Stevenson from Wotton+Kearney look at the Full Federal Court decision overturning the landmark Sharma decision, and what it means for future climate litigation. Read the full article here: https://t.co/YsewMNKDZv #climatelaw
EDO lawyers are back in Court today!
Our clients Tasmanian Conservation Trust are challenging permission to clear over 1800ha of native forest in Tasmania's north-east
The case will be heard by the Tasmanian Supreme Court
2-3 May
For more, see here:
https://t.co/P9PtfEWi2l
In our latest blog, Karim Ibrahim and Mark Anderson from Wotton + Kearney look at the decision in O’Donnell where the Federal Court declined to strike-out a claim on climate disclosure. Read the full article here: https://t.co/SX6zvrtbre #climaterisk#climatejustice
In 50 years time, nobody will remember which cases were won or lost, they will remember the bravery of the young people who stood in front of the world’s courts, fighting against government inaction & complacency on climate change.
#ClimateActionNow https://t.co/6xYxwmfpdn
Take the time to read this hard hitting piece by @SueHigginson_ ! #ClimateEmergency
In Lismore, this is more than a flood, it is a catastrophe – and I am still praying we will be saved | Australia east coast floods 2022 | The Guardian https://t.co/tvQVXVJARb
The theme for IWD 2022 is "Changing Climates: Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow." Dr Keely Boom will be joining W+K's online panel with Kavita Naidu, Mark Anderson and moderator Charu Stevenson to discuss. Register here https://t.co/nfQEmxodA2 #internationalwomensday
In our latest blog, Nadica Mirceska and Mark Anderson from Wotton + Kearney look at the class action brought by First Nations leaders against the Commonwealth. Read the full article here: https://t.co/B1BF8Dhi2F #climatejustice
In our latest blog, Gina Groskops and Charu Stevenson from Wotton+Kearney look at the complaint lodged by five young Australians, represented by Environmental Justice Australia, with the United Nations Special Rapporteurs. Read here: https://t.co/iYKnkzFe05 #climatejustice
We invite you to reflect on our deep & rich history that extends over 80k years. We have unfinished business. It's time for a First Nations Voice to Parliament protected by the Constitution. Take action with us this January 26 & call on the Government to hold a referendum now.