Speaking recently via video link at the forum Curing Australia's Coal Addiction, journalist and social activist George Monbiot spoke of the need for direct action, saying "the media cannot ignore action". He said direct action grabs the attention of government, and is very powerful if accompanied by letter writing, on-line petitions and letters to the editor. Watch the video of George Monbiot's speech online.
Now a direct action which includes political lobbying has been organised. 
A Climate Protection Bill has been drawn up by members of community climate groups across Australia. It comprehensively addresses the causes of Australia's spiraling greenhouse gas emissions, and proposes workable solutions to stem these emissions, protecting the future for our children, the world's most vulnerable communities and our fragile planet. Federal Independent MP Tony Windsor is planning to introduce it as a Private Members Bill later this year. Thousands of Australians are signing postcards urging politicians to support the Bill. The campaign will culminate in a People’s Climate Bill Rally, Supporters are urged to gather in Canberra at Reconciliation Place - on the shores of Lake Burley Griffith between the High Court and National Library. on 12.30pm Sunday 21st September This campaign is inspired by the success of a community driven Climate Change Bill in the UK, which has achieved laws to cut greenhouse pollution and promote a clean energy future. To take direct action to support the Bill you can:
* - we have included only the reverse (written) side of the postcard. The full postcard can be found here. Regards from the Citizens Climate Campaign Committee |
