Climate conflicts and the big four Australian banks The big four banks in Australia have all made commitments to align their lending with the goal of limiting climate change to 1.5 degrees – but according to Market Forces, they have provided more than $35 billion in funding to fossil fuels between 2016 and 2019.

You’ve probably heard the saying many times over, that “climate change is union business”. Climate change is union business for the impact it has on workers and our workplaces, and that workers will of course be on the frontline to the most devastating impacts – it won’t be the bosses. If you need any reminder of why climate change is union business, you can check out my comrade (and boss!)

Integrity concerns with Empire Energy grants In July 2021, the Morrison Government handed $21 million to oil and gas company Empire Energy to frack for gas in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin.  In late 2020, Energy Minister Angus Taylor visited Empire Energy’s fracking site in the Northern Territory. He wasn’t the Minister responsible for the issue so we decided to take a closer look at his connections to the company. 

To the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Submission to Hunter Power Project (Kurri Kurri Power Station)  350.org Australia is a registered charity, and our charitable purpose is to inform and educate the general public about climate change and its impact on the natural environment, and encourage research into climate change.

I wanted to take the time to give you a full run-down of the budget last night, and what it means for our fight to stop large new fossil fuel developments. If you would like to hear more and get involved in the next steps for the campaign, join our webinar next Tuesday at 6pm AEST – you can RSVP here.