SYDNEY – 23 July 2024 – Greenpeace Australia Pacific has today condemned the Federal Resources Minister’s announcement that gives fossil fuel producers a green light for more toxic, polluting gas ‘exploration’ across our coasts. Additionally, Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King has announced that ten permits will be provided for offshore carbon capture and storage exploration. “Billions of taxpayer dollars have already been wasted on the failed carbon dumping fantasies of gas executives. How many times do these projects need to fail before we see them for what they are – a distraction fr ..read more

SYDNEY, Thursday 18 July 2024 — In response to the Queensland Government’s release of the state’s latest land cover change report, the following comments can be attributed to Senior Campaigner at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, Gemma Plesman: “It’s no surprise the Queensland government chose to release its latest deforestation report during last night’s State of Original final — just like the game, it’s a big lose for Queensland. “The report reveals Queensland is still in the midst of a devastating deforestation crisis. In a single year, 323,676 hectares of the state’s precious forest and b ..read more

The Global Plastics Treaty is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to solve the plastics crisis. For the sake of our collective future, we cannot waste this moment. We are in the fifth round and the most critical moment of treaty negotiations. Now is the time to escalate the pressure so that our demands are not ignored: the treaty must cut plastic production and end single-use plastic to solve this global crisis. Greenpeace’s demands for the Global Plastics Treaty: The Global Plastics Treaty must cut total plastic production by at least 75% by 2040 to ensure that we are staying below 1.5° C for ..read more

What do you get when you cross kids with paintbrushes and a passion for environmental change? You get ‘artivism’ – a powerful blend of art and activism that can transform hearts and minds. At Greenpeace, we are always inspired by the power of art to drive change and make a difference. We are thrilled to showcase the incredible ‘artivism’ from the students of Living School Lismore. These young artists have not only embraced the challenge of advocating for nature but have done so with creativity and passion that truly embodies the spirit of environmental stewardship. Living School strives to off ..read more

Tony Coleman Greenpeace Australia Pacific Board Member Tony is a senior actuary with a long involvement in pursuing better climate change outcomes. From 2009 to 2015 Tony was a non-executive Director of Low Carbon Australia (the Federal Govt owned forerunner of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation). Tony was also a non-executive Director of the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystem CRC from 2009 to 2018, involved in gaining a better community knowledge of the science of climate change ..read more

Suzie Shaw Greenpeace Australia Pacific Board Member Suzie is a seasoned business leader and marketing professional with over 25 years of experience, spanning the UK and Australia, and is currently the CEO of Australia’s largest socially-led creative agency, We Are Social, and Non-Executive Director of Sydney FC. She is passionate about building modern brands, animal welfare, climate action, and supporting women in leadership ..read more

SYDNEY, 26 June 2024 – As a Senate Committee hands down a report recommending that the Duty of Care bill not be passed, Greenpeace Australia Pacific has called the recommendation a dereliction of the duty that elected leaders have to citizens and urged leaders to commit to protecting future generations from climate change. “The Albanese government’s rejection of the Duty of Care bill is an abject failure by the government to recognise its highest duty: the protection and safety of its citizens,” David Ritter, CEO, Greenpeace Australia Pacific, said. “What could be more important and obvious th ..read more

SYDNEY, 26 JUNE 2024 — Greenpeace Australia Pacific has called for the Australian Parliament to vote in support of independent MP Sophie Scamps’ proposed forest protection amendments to the Albanese Government’s “stage 2” national nature law reform package. The Member for MacKellar has proposed three key sets of amendments to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) that would drastically reduce deforestation in Australia and protect endangered wildlife like the koala. This includes removing exemptions for the native forest logging industry and the agricultu ..read more

SYDNEY, 25 JUNE 2024 – Following an overnight report from UNESCO urging Australia to set more ambitious climate targets for the Great Barrier Reef but leaving the World Heritage site off the ‘in danger’ list, Greenpeace Australia Pacific has urged the government not to waste this reprieve and expedite the transition away from fossil fuels.  “Australia has once again got off the hook, and must not squander yet another last chance UNESCO has given us to show we are serious about securing a safe future for the actual Great Barrier Reef,” said David Ritter, CEO, Greenpeace Australia Pacific ..read more

SYDNEY, 24 JUNE 2024 — Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed the Labor government’s first steps towards ratifying the Global Ocean Treaty by tabling the treaty in Parliament, but says a formal ratification and the championing of large new marine protected areas in the high seas must follow quickly. Agreed in June 2023, the UN Ocean Treaty is the most significant multilateral environmental deal since the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement and a vital tool to help reverse the ocean crisis. Australia is a signatory to the Treaty but needs to follow a parliamentary ratification process to formally c ..read more