Prime Minister Scott Morrison is pushing big subsidies for gas as a key part of the upcoming budget and our economic recovery from the pandemic. Subsidising the gas industry means there’s less to spend on communities who are struggling as a result of the pandemic. Recovery spending should benefit people and the environment, not just serve the interests of multinational fossil fuel companies that pay little or no tax, and employ very few Australians.

As a movement, we have a responsibility to recognise that the fight for justice for First Nations people and racial justice is at the heart of the fight for climate justice. We also have a responsibility to stand with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and People of Colour in Australia and around the world.

It is our responsibility to come together to protect the lives of those around us by limiting the spread of this disease as much as possible.  It’s a scary and uncertain time for all of us. We wanted to let you know the actions we’ve taken as an organisation to do everything we can to stop the spread of the virus.