Media release – Tomorrow Movement, 23 November 2023
Young people call on Julie Collins to deliver a Climate Jobs Guarantee ahead of summer
Young people are demonstrating at Julie Collins’ office today in response to predicted soaring summer temperatures and Labor’s failure to deliver a plan to protect us from climate impacts. They are demanding a transformative and ambitious plan to take action on climate and cost of living to keep everyone safe this summer.
“Heatwaves kill more people than all other environmental disasters combined [1]. As the federal housing minister, Julie Collins has a responsibility to provide safe and fair housing for all Australians. We are here representing the demands of millions of young people across that country that can’t afford to stay safe this summer. We are furious that the government has no long-term solutions to increasing summer heat.” says Kai Harrison, local student and Tomorrow Movement member.
Young people are demonstrating at Julie Colin’s office today as part of a broader week of action across the country. Hundreds of young people are protesting at their Labor MP offices this week, demanding the Labor government take action to keep them safe this summer.
“The Labor government doesn’t have an adequate plan to protect us from the impacts of climate change. Young people across the country are looking for leadership and a plan that will address the crises and will take care of our communities. It starts with raising the rate of support payments and investing in climate readiness support like the SES and CFA. We are woefully unprepared for summer heat, our communities are vulnerable. said Jas Walker, Campaigner at Tomorrow Movement.
