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ACF is Australia's national environment organisation. Nature needs us, now. 🌱🐨

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The Coalition’s assumptions about nuclear’s costs defy lived experience of the nuclear industry overseas, where nuclear projects routinely run over time and over budget, leaving taxpayers to pick up the tab. #LeadersDebate #auspol #AusVotes2025

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In the unlikely event the Coalition’s nuclear ideas ever go ahead, we would be waiting at least 20 years for the reactors. That is far too slow to be an effective response to the climate crisis. We don’t have two decades to waste. #LeadersDebate #auspol #AusVotes2025

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Early voting is open. With less than two weeks until election day and 18 million Australians enrolled to vote, the race to shape Australia’s future is on. You might miss out on a democracy sausage by voting early, but you won’t miss out on something even more important: A

Early voting is open.

With less than two weeks until election day and 18 million Australians enrolled to vote, the race to shape Australia’s future is on. 

You might miss out on a democracy sausage by voting early, but you won’t miss out on something even more important: 
A
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ā€œHe’s telling people, ā€˜I want a mature conversation.’ But if your position is critical or hostile, he doesn’t want to hear it.ā€ Dave Sweeney #auspol #AusVotes2025 theguardian.com/australia-news…

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Arabunna man, Clinton Dadleh, said there were many things people in Port Augusta would like before a nuclear reactor. ā€œIf Mr Dutton came here he’d see a community with lots of ideas for a bright future that doesn’t involve toxic waste.ā€ šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘ theguardian.com/australia-news…

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Farmers like Glenn and Rob, who produce good food while protecting and restoring nature, show beef production does not have to be linked to deforestation. theland.com.au/story/8948040/…

Farmers like Glenn and Rob, who produce good food while protecting and restoring nature, show beef production does not have to be linked to deforestation. theland.com.au/story/8948040/…
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This week, Australia’s dirtiest gas project, the Barossa Gas Project, got the green light from offshore regulator NOPSEMA. Santos can now charge ahead with its climate-wrecking plan to exploit the Barossa gas field off the NT coast, a field with more COā‚‚ than any other in

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The Coalition’s plan to scrap tax breaks for electric vehicles has sparked concern from health and climate experts. At a time when transport is Australia’s fastest-growing source of climate pollution, this policy shift risks slowing down the transition to cleaner cars. As our

The Coalition’s plan to scrap tax breaks for electric vehicles has sparked concern from health and climate experts. At a time when transport is Australia’s fastest-growing source of climate pollution, this policy shift risks slowing down the transition to cleaner cars.

As our
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A healthy environment underpins everything. How we live, what we eat, and the resilience of our economy. Yet one critical issue has been largely absent from the federal election debate: sustainable agriculture. Across Australia, farmers are raising the alarm. They’re ready to

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As the election campaign draws to a close, many voters will be heading to the polls with climate action front of mind. ACF’s independent scorecard, which has assessed and scored the major parties and independents on their nature and climate policies, shows: Coalition: 1/100

As the election campaign draws to a close, many voters will be heading to the polls with climate action front of mind. 

ACF’s independent scorecard, which has assessed and scored the major parties and independents on their nature and climate policies, shows: 

 Coalition: 1/100
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We’re calling for a Government that will fix Australia’s broken nature laws. Couldn’t have said it better, Essie Davis! Recently, ACF and our friend, Tasmanian actor Essie Davis visited Macquarie Harbour to witness the damage industrial salmon farming is doing to the only home

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The United Firefighters Union has raised concerns about the hidden cost ($500m+) for the Coalition's seven proposed nuclear reactors to have commensurate firefighting services and facilities attached to them. #auspol #AusVotes2025 themandarin.com.au/291211-dutton-…

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Ultimate dad mode activated. Caution: Installing rooftop solar may trigger the emergence of a Solar Dad. Common side effects include: Regularly checking the inverter like it’s the cricket score Casual mentions of "feeding back to the grid" at every opportunity Proudly

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While the pro-nuclear pollies seek lights, camera, action our nations emergency services responders are calling to end #nuclear to avoid lights, siren, contamination. Time to listen - and to act. newshub.medianet.com.au/2025/04/joint-… No #nuclear reactors means no new #radioactive risks.

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Mathew Evans understands the importance of farming that works with nature, not against it. At his Fat Pig Farm in Tasmania, Mathew regenerates the land through sustainable practices, helping ensure food security for generations to come. But he’s deeply concerned about one

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Today, more than 350,000 emergency and health workers called a code blue on nuclear: it’s not worth the risk. In a joint statement, Australia’s frontline responders urged Peter Dutton and the Coalition to abandon their nuclear energy plans. Our emergency services are already

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Team up. Step out. Make a difference. Australia’s Biggest Bushwalk starts now. This May, turn office step challenges, lunchtime walks and weekend hikes into meaningful action. Across the country, businesses and teams are getting active to raise vital funds to protect

Team up. Step out. Make a difference. 

Australia’s Biggest Bushwalk starts now. 

This May, turn office step challenges, lunchtime walks and weekend hikes into meaningful action. 

Across the country, businesses and teams are getting active to raise vital funds to protect
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If returned to power, the Coalition would gut a long list of environment and clean energy programs, including scrapping the Net Zero Economy Authority and redirecting money slated for the home batteries program. #auspol #AusVotes2025 theguardian.com/australia-news…