Hi everyone

You may have heard that last week the Senate referred the Government’s proposed changes to our environment laws to a Senate Inquiry. Please write a short submission as soon as possible so we can try to improve our environment laws. 

Here are links to help - Environmental Justice Australia and Greenpeace have helpful resources about the proposed changes, how the laws can be further improved and tips for making your submission. 

Even though submissions to the Inquiry officially close on 5 December, please write as soon as possible. We understand the Government is continuing to negotiate with Greens and Liberal Senators to try to pass its changes when Parliament returns at the end of November. We need to act quickly to ensure our concerns are heard.

Environmental Justice Australia reminds us why these laws are so important: 
"These laws shape everything – the air we breathe, the rivers and forests we love, our climate future, and the survival of the ecosystems and wildlife that make Australia unique. They matter to every Australian and sit at the heart of almost every environmental challenge across the country. They’re the key to protecting everything from the birds in your backyard, to the Great Barrier Reef, and our shared climate future.
Right now, Australia leads the world in extinction, deforestation and emissions. It’s never been more urgent to change course.
The reforms before Parliament could be the turning point – a chance to finally protect nature and secure a safe climate future – or a step backwards that locks in more damage.
Reforming our national environment laws happens once in a generation, so we have to get it right... and speak up now."

Kind regards, Sasha and Suzy