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At long last, we have the date for the Federal election, Saturday 24 November.
This means that Walk Against Warming will be on Sunday 11 November. We will give you further details of time and place closer to the date.
So far there has been no mention about climate change from either major party. It is interesting to note that in spite of NSW government research showing that we are more worried about the environment than ever before, the policies of the major parties are not reflecting this concern. Research for the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has shown "There is a gap in leadership and innovation, especially at government level" (Sydney Morning Herald 26.9.07).
ACF have put out a 2007 Federal Election Progress Scorecard on climate change and our future environment. It shows the Greens scoring 93 out of 100, Democrats 90, Labor 49, Family First 31 and the Liberal/National Coalition 21. Click here to see how ACF arrives at their assessment.
The first election promise by the Coalition was for $34 billion of tax cuts over the next 3 years. This is in addition to the $31 billion in tax relief in last May's budget. It will deliver about $20 a week to the average earner.
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It is deeply disappointing that the Howard government is offering this inducement to voters to put self-interest before the many other important issues facing Australia, including an appropriate response to the threat of climate change. |
The prepared email to the Treasurer Peter Costello follows.
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Dear Mr Costello, Now that the election campaign has begun, I find it appalling to note that climate change is not at the top of the Coalition's agenda for urgent action. Where is the government leadership to tackle the problems set out in the CSIRO Report Climate Change in Australia? It is deeply disappointing that the Coalition is offering $34 billion of tax cuts as an inducement to voters to put self-interest before the many other important issues facing Australia, including an appropriate response to the threat of climate change. |
The prepared email to Kevin Rudd, Leader of the Opposition, cc. to Wayne Swan, Shadow Treasurer follows.
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Dear Mr Rudd, Now that election campaign has begun, I find it disappointing to note that climate change is not at the top of Labor's agenda for urgent action. I urge Labor to fill the leadership gap in tackling the problems set out in the CSIRO Report Climate Change in Australia. It is deeply disappointing that the Coalition is offering $34 billion of tax cuts as an inducement to voters to put self-interest before the many other important issues facing Australia, including an appropriate response to the threat of climate change. At present Labor is only marginally better than the Coalition on the ACF 2007 Federal Election Progress Scorecard on climate change and our future environment. I am waiting daily to hear new policies from Labor that will truly put them ahead on this vital issue. Name: |
Regards from the Citizens Climate Campaign Committee