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November 23, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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DCAN’s Dispatch November edition is available now. Stronger laws are needed to protect nature and climate. We provide a link for you to take action! Read our Annual Report, David Spratt’s powerful talk on the state of the climate crisis and support Neighbourhood Houses 'Keep our Doors Open' campaign
November 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
DCAN’s Dispatch November edition is available now. Stronger laws are needed to protect nature and climate. We provide a link for you to take action! Read our Annual Report, David Spratt’s powerful talk on the state of the climate crisis and support Neighbourhood Houses 'Keep our Doors Open' campaign
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The October edition of DCAN’s Dispatch is now available. You are invited to DCAN’s AGM with guest speaker David Spratt; we encourage the Albanese Government to deliver strong nature laws and we look at the updated flood maps for Darebin plus lots more. Read it here: www.darebincan.org.au/news
October 18, 2025 at 5:02 AM
The October edition of DCAN’s Dispatch is now available. You are invited to DCAN’s AGM with guest speaker David Spratt; we encourage the Albanese Government to deliver strong nature laws and we look at the updated flood maps for Darebin plus lots more. Read it here: www.darebincan.org.au/news
It's time for the government to tackle the biggest source of carbon emissions in Australia – fossil fuels.
I just signed the @australiainstitute.org.au petition: Phase out fossil fuels. Will you join me? ✍️
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/phase-out-fo...
I just signed the @australiainstitute.org.au petition: Phase out fossil fuels. Will you join me? ✍️
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/phase-out-fo...
✍️ ADD YOUR NAME: Phase out fossil fuels
Emissions reduction targets won’t solve the climate crisis if they’re built on fiction. It's time for the government to tackle the biggest source of carbon emissions in Australia – fossil fuels.
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September 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It's time for the government to tackle the biggest source of carbon emissions in Australia – fossil fuels.
I just signed the @australiainstitute.org.au petition: Phase out fossil fuels. Will you join me? ✍️
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/phase-out-fo...
I just signed the @australiainstitute.org.au petition: Phase out fossil fuels. Will you join me? ✍️
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/phase-out-fo...
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Trees give us shade, biodiversity & beauty, but not unlimited carbon offsets.
When governments lean too much on planting, the danger is greenwash.
Real change means cutting emissions, not just planting more trees.👇🏽
www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/plantin...
When governments lean too much on planting, the danger is greenwash.
Real change means cutting emissions, not just planting more trees.👇🏽
www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/plantin...
Planting Trees Won’t Save Us from Climate Change
Australia’s newly announced 2035 climate target leans heavily on mass tree planting to offset emissions. It’s easy to love the idea that planting trees can solve the climate crisis. Who doesn’t like t...
www.lyrebirddreaming.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Trees give us shade, biodiversity & beauty, but not unlimited carbon offsets.
When governments lean too much on planting, the danger is greenwash.
Real change means cutting emissions, not just planting more trees.👇🏽
www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/plantin...
When governments lean too much on planting, the danger is greenwash.
Real change means cutting emissions, not just planting more trees.👇🏽
www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/plantin...
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DCAN Dispatch September edition is available now. DCAN condemns weak climate targets set by the Albanese government; the SA algae bloom and its connection to climate change is examined and the madness of fossil fuel subsidies is exposed plus advice on home electrification. www.darebincan.org.au/news
September 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
DCAN Dispatch September edition is available now. DCAN condemns weak climate targets set by the Albanese government; the SA algae bloom and its connection to climate change is examined and the madness of fossil fuel subsidies is exposed plus advice on home electrification. www.darebincan.org.au/news
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I represented Australia as a senior negotiator at UN Climate COPs.
From that experience, I can tell you: we don’t deserve to host COP31 while approving massive gas projects out to 2070.
Read why.👇🏽
www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/gas-coa...
From that experience, I can tell you: we don’t deserve to host COP31 while approving massive gas projects out to 2070.
Read why.👇🏽
www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/gas-coa...
Gas, Coal and Greenwash: Why Australia Doesn’t Deserve to Host COP31
Australia is the world’s third-largest fossil fuel exporter and our government is still firmly focused on spin, greenwashing and hiding the truth rather than real climate action. We don’t deserve to h...
www.lyrebirddreaming.com
September 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I represented Australia as a senior negotiator at UN Climate COPs.
From that experience, I can tell you: we don’t deserve to host COP31 while approving massive gas projects out to 2070.
Read why.👇🏽
www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/gas-coa...
From that experience, I can tell you: we don’t deserve to host COP31 while approving massive gas projects out to 2070.
Read why.👇🏽
www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/gas-coa...
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Read Chief Economist Greg Jericho’s article in The Guardian to learn more:
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
Read our report to learn the three simple steps which would raise $70 billion a year in extra tax:
australiainstitute.org.au/post/three-s...
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
Read our report to learn the three simple steps which would raise $70 billion a year in extra tax:
australiainstitute.org.au/post/three-s...
Capital gains for the rich and persistent gender pay gaps: what we can learn from the ATO’s annual tax statistics | Greg Jericho
Data shows negative gearing remains the favourite of high-income earners, while most Australians’ super balances fall short of what is needed for a ‘comfortable retirement’
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Read Chief Economist Greg Jericho’s article in The Guardian to learn more:
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
Read our report to learn the three simple steps which would raise $70 billion a year in extra tax:
australiainstitute.org.au/post/three-s...
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
Read our report to learn the three simple steps which would raise $70 billion a year in extra tax:
australiainstitute.org.au/post/three-s...
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It’s not just some rich people paying less tax - big businesses are doing it too.
The gas industry is a prime example with 9 out of 10 companies involved in Queensland gas exports paying no gas company tax.
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social #auspol
The gas industry is a prime example with 9 out of 10 companies involved in Queensland gas exports paying no gas company tax.
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social #auspol
September 5, 2025 at 5:11 AM
It’s not just some rich people paying less tax - big businesses are doing it too.
The gas industry is a prime example with 9 out of 10 companies involved in Queensland gas exports paying no gas company tax.
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social #auspol
The gas industry is a prime example with 9 out of 10 companies involved in Queensland gas exports paying no gas company tax.
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social #auspol
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Listen to Senior Economist Matt Grudnoff on the latest episode of Dollars and Sense here, or wherever you get your podcasts! ⤵️
australiainstitute.org.au/post/product...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/product...
Productivity crisis? Australia’s “lazy” oligopolies could step up
For all the talk about what government should do about productivity, Australia’s biggest corporations remain inefficient and unwilling to invest.
australiainstitute.org.au
September 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Listen to Senior Economist Matt Grudnoff on the latest episode of Dollars and Sense here, or wherever you get your podcasts! ⤵️
australiainstitute.org.au/post/product...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/product...
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Why doesn't big business in Australia invest more?
Because it's easier for oligopolies to just gouge their customers instead of taking a risk.
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
Because it's easier for oligopolies to just gouge their customers instead of taking a risk.
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
September 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Why doesn't big business in Australia invest more?
Because it's easier for oligopolies to just gouge their customers instead of taking a risk.
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
Because it's easier for oligopolies to just gouge their customers instead of taking a risk.
@mattgrudnoff.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
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Venting our severe disappointment and frustration at the latest coal mine approval by the Albanese Government today outside Ged Kearney's office.
#climatecrisis #auspol
#climatecrisis #auspol
September 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Venting our severe disappointment and frustration at the latest coal mine approval by the Albanese Government today outside Ged Kearney's office.
#climatecrisis #auspol
#climatecrisis #auspol
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We need a Government that is on the side of people and the planet not mining companies and their profits!
#climatecrisis #auspol
#climatecrisis #auspol
September 5, 2025 at 10:52 AM
We need a Government that is on the side of people and the planet not mining companies and their profits!
#climatecrisis #auspol
#climatecrisis #auspol
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How can Albo say his Government is acting on climate when it continues to green light new coal and gas projects? The expansion of the Glencore Ulan coal mine will produce 41,000,000 tonnes of carbon pollution fuelling more climate disasters.
#climatecrisis #auspol
#climatecrisis #auspol
September 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
How can Albo say his Government is acting on climate when it continues to green light new coal and gas projects? The expansion of the Glencore Ulan coal mine will produce 41,000,000 tonnes of carbon pollution fuelling more climate disasters.
#climatecrisis #auspol
#climatecrisis #auspol
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Australian governments are meant to represent the interests of Australians, not multinational gas corporations.
Australians are tired of rampant gas exports driving up their power bills.
✍️ Add your name to the call to fix Australia's gas export problem!
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
Australians are tired of rampant gas exports driving up their power bills.
✍️ Add your name to the call to fix Australia's gas export problem!
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
April 7, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Australian governments are meant to represent the interests of Australians, not multinational gas corporations.
Australians are tired of rampant gas exports driving up their power bills.
✍️ Add your name to the call to fix Australia's gas export problem!
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
Australians are tired of rampant gas exports driving up their power bills.
✍️ Add your name to the call to fix Australia's gas export problem!
nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo...
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Australia’s leading economists see cutting emissions as the #1 priority for the future of Australia's #energy system, even more than reliability or cost.
Read more in @theenergy.co ➡️ theenergy.co/article/econ... #auspol #climate
Read more in @theenergy.co ➡️ theenergy.co/article/econ... #auspol #climate
July 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Australia’s leading economists see cutting emissions as the #1 priority for the future of Australia's #energy system, even more than reliability or cost.
Read more in @theenergy.co ➡️ theenergy.co/article/econ... #auspol #climate
Read more in @theenergy.co ➡️ theenergy.co/article/econ... #auspol #climate
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Australia doesn’t need more gas! Why has the government approved a project that will lock in pollution until 2070?
A better future is within reach with renewables, energy storage & efficient electric homes.
Contact your MP & tell them you don’t support the Browse Basin or extension of the NW Shelf.
A better future is within reach with renewables, energy storage & efficient electric homes.
Contact your MP & tell them you don’t support the Browse Basin or extension of the NW Shelf.
July 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Australia doesn’t need more gas! Why has the government approved a project that will lock in pollution until 2070?
A better future is within reach with renewables, energy storage & efficient electric homes.
Contact your MP & tell them you don’t support the Browse Basin or extension of the NW Shelf.
A better future is within reach with renewables, energy storage & efficient electric homes.
Contact your MP & tell them you don’t support the Browse Basin or extension of the NW Shelf.
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It is time for the Australian Government to admit we can’t insure our way out of the climate crisis.
It is impossible to get insurance against likely events, and climate disasters are becoming more and more likely.
#auspol
It is impossible to get insurance against likely events, and climate disasters are becoming more and more likely.
#auspol
July 10, 2025 at 3:33 AM
It is time for the Australian Government to admit we can’t insure our way out of the climate crisis.
It is impossible to get insurance against likely events, and climate disasters are becoming more and more likely.
#auspol
It is impossible to get insurance against likely events, and climate disasters are becoming more and more likely.
#auspol
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The melting of glaciers and ice caps by the climate crisis could unleash a barrage of explosive volcanic eruptions, a study suggests.
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Melting glaciers and ice caps could unleash wave of volcanic eruptions, study says
Research in Chile suggests climate crisis makes eruptions more likely and explosive, and warns of Antarctica risk
www.theguardian.com
July 8, 2025 at 2:32 AM
The melting of glaciers and ice caps by the climate crisis could unleash a barrage of explosive volcanic eruptions, a study suggests.
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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As the death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas continues to rise, climate scientists have underscored the link between more frequent & severe extreme weather events & the worsening climate emergency caused by burning fossil fuels.
#climatecrisis #auspol www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/science...
#climatecrisis #auspol www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/science...
Climate scientists weigh in on deadly Texas flooding
Climate scientists do concur that human-caused global heating is causing stronger and more frequent extreme weather events including flooding.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
July 8, 2025 at 8:26 AM
As the death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas continues to rise, climate scientists have underscored the link between more frequent & severe extreme weather events & the worsening climate emergency caused by burning fossil fuels.
#climatecrisis #auspol www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/science...
#climatecrisis #auspol www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/science...
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Australia needs to cut emissions and capitalise on the #CleanEnergy transition.
What it does not need is highly polluting, highly expensive new gas fields like Beetaloo. Read our analysis ➡️ www.marketforces.org.au/campaigns/co... #auspol #climate
What it does not need is highly polluting, highly expensive new gas fields like Beetaloo. Read our analysis ➡️ www.marketforces.org.au/campaigns/co... #auspol #climate
July 7, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Australia needs to cut emissions and capitalise on the #CleanEnergy transition.
What it does not need is highly polluting, highly expensive new gas fields like Beetaloo. Read our analysis ➡️ www.marketforces.org.au/campaigns/co... #auspol #climate
What it does not need is highly polluting, highly expensive new gas fields like Beetaloo. Read our analysis ➡️ www.marketforces.org.au/campaigns/co... #auspol #climate
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Gas is a fossil fuel and it's fuelling the climate crisis.
It’s often called “natural,” but gas pollutes and is driving more intense disasters.
There are safer, smarter alternatives that protect our health, our homes and our climate.
👉 Learn more: www.climatecouncil.org.au/5-reasons-wh...
It’s often called “natural,” but gas pollutes and is driving more intense disasters.
There are safer, smarter alternatives that protect our health, our homes and our climate.
👉 Learn more: www.climatecouncil.org.au/5-reasons-wh...
July 8, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Gas is a fossil fuel and it's fuelling the climate crisis.
It’s often called “natural,” but gas pollutes and is driving more intense disasters.
There are safer, smarter alternatives that protect our health, our homes and our climate.
👉 Learn more: www.climatecouncil.org.au/5-reasons-wh...
It’s often called “natural,” but gas pollutes and is driving more intense disasters.
There are safer, smarter alternatives that protect our health, our homes and our climate.
👉 Learn more: www.climatecouncil.org.au/5-reasons-wh...
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The DCAN Dispatch June edition is available now. Read about DCAN supporters' angry response to the Labor Government’s approval of Woodside’s NW Shelf extension, our concern over the lack of funding provided by Darebin Council for climate action and more.
www.darebincan.org.au/news
www.darebincan.org.au/news
June 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The DCAN Dispatch June edition is available now. Read about DCAN supporters' angry response to the Labor Government’s approval of Woodside’s NW Shelf extension, our concern over the lack of funding provided by Darebin Council for climate action and more.
www.darebincan.org.au/news
www.darebincan.org.au/news