Take action for a radically better world.
Whether you're emailing a decision-maker, signing a petition or submitting a public comment...
... you're creating a radically better world.
Taking action matters.
Here's why:
No matter where we live or how much we earn, we all should have a say about decisions that impact us, our families and our environment.
We all have a right to participate.
That's why we're here – to help you have a real say on our laws, policies and regulations. This includes a say in how they're developed, implemented and enforced.
We all have a right to information.
We passionate about helping you access timely and understandable information about environmental policies, projects and risks.
You have a right to know about environmental hazards, pollutants, potential health risks, and the decision making processes of government agencies and industries.
We all should be able to challenge decisions and actions that harm our health, our communities and our environment – and seek legal redress.
When the public responds with a huge outpouring of concern or support for environmental protection, decision makers feel huge pressure to act.
The more of us there are, the louder we become – until we are impossible to ignore!
Governments and agencies often have to ask the public to weigh in before they can make decisions or adopt or change regulations.
That's why we often invite you to share your concerns and personal experiences during government comment periods.
Your public comments go onto the official record, where they shape important government decisions – like how much agencies investigate environmental risks and how much information they release to the public.
When governments make weak or harmful decisions, we can use the public comments you write as powerful evidence in court.
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Call on Engie to properly rehabilitate Hazelwood mine
When the Hazelwood coal mine closed in 2017, it left behind a massive toxic pit.
Right now, we have an opportunity to ensure Engie’s plans to rehabilitate the mine are properly scrutinised.
Engie need to know people from the Latrobe Valley, to the heart of Melbourne, to the far ends of the state are calling on them to get rehab right.
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Help shape the future of Victoria’s Central Highlands
The Victorian government wants to hear from people across Victoria about what makes the Central Highlands so special. Have your say on why these breathtaking forests matter to you, and how you want to see them cared for into the future.
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Call on Prime Minister Albanese to deliver new nature laws in full
The places, plants and animals we love cannot wait any longer. We need new nature laws now. The Albanese government has just announced it will delay nature law reforms to address Australia’s extinction crisis. Australia is a global deforestation hotspot with a devastating rate of wildlife extinction, and rampant, lawless land clearing. The Albanese government
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Email your submission on Australia’s draft new environment laws
Until 30 March, we have a chance to speak up for our environment and secure laws that actually protect nature.
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Call for environment laws that actually protect our environment
It’s clear our current environment laws are weak, broken and full of holes – but right now, we have real opportunity to fix them.
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Call for stronger protections against coal ash pollution in the Latrobe Valley – Submission guide
After successful community action won higher standards and better transparency from AGL, the EPA is seeking feedback from the community on AGL’s revised plans to expand its coal ash dumps in the Latrobe Valley. You can have you say until 11.59pm Friday, 9 February 2024.
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Help shape new rules for coal-fired power stations in New South Wales – Submission guide
For the first time in five years, all four coal-fired power stations in New South Wales are under review. Until 5pm Monday, 27 November, you can have your say and help make sure the EPA requires these power-stations to operate in the safest way possible for the health of our communities and environment.
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