NAVIGATION

MELB | BPaG | GATHERING | Australia's Climate Policy – Effective or Greenwashing? | Tuesday 18 Apr 2023 | 6.30–8pm AEST

[Edited extract from public address]

The Australian Parliament is currently engaged in finalising and passing a key element of its climate policy, the Safeguard Mechanism

Polly Hemming, Director of the Climate and Energy Program at the Australia Institute is keynote speaker at this forum which will delve into the Safeguard Mechanism, climate integrity, carbon credits and whether this policy can be effective when it comes to the critical work of reducing emissions. 

Local federal MPs Josh Burns, Zoe Daniel (tbc) and Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah have been engaged to each give an address. There will be a Q & A with all participants following presentations.

The evening will be video recorded, with a link supplied after the event.

The moderator will be Dr. Kylie McIntosh, President of BCCAG
  • Where: Phoenix Theatre, Elwood Secondary College, 101 Glen Huntly Road, Elwood 3184 VIC
  • Cost: Free. Donations will be gratefully received to help cover costs of running the event, such as hall hire and advertising expenses.
  • Bookings: essential, online through Humanitix

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This event is organised by a coalition of local volunteer groups BCCAG, PECAN and GECAN (BPaG):