A callout from OCEAN (Otways Climate Emergency Action Network)
Australia's nature laws are being negotiated right now. The Albanese government has promised to fix our nature laws, but right now, they are under immense pressure from mining lobbyists to gut their planned reforms. Weaker nature laws will have negative impacts on our oceans and marine ecosystems. We need to make sure the Labor government doesn't strike a deal with the coalition, and instead sides with the Greens and crossbench to deliver a better outcome for nature laws and our oceans.
Please take action today and call one of the Cabinet Ministers listed below
With these laws in parliament now, we need you to call one of these key Cabinet Ministers today to give them two clear messages:
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Do not give in to pressure from the mining lobby to delay or weaken these reforms.
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Work with the Senate cross-bench and Greens to negotiate a strong EPA with measures to stop nature destruction and help prevent climate harm.
What to say to their staff?
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My name is [your name], and I am calling from [where you live].
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I’m calling about the Nature Positive reforms. The Australian Labor Party must deliver the strongest bills for nature and an independent Environment Protection Agency.
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The government must work with the cross-bench and Greens to get this done.
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Please pass on my message to the Minister now.
Other points to support your call:
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If a staffer suggests that this message be directed to the Environment Minister’s office, politely remind them that all cabinet ministers play a role in shaping Labor’s nature laws.
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Australians and our communities want to see our environment protected and do not support prioritising mining interests over the well-being of nature and the public.
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A staff member will likely answer your call. They are used to receiving these calls from the public and usually just take a message.
Who to call?
Richard Marles - Deputy Prime Minister
02 6277 7800
Jim Chalmers - Treasurer
02 6277 7340
Patrick Gorman - Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister
02 6277 4995
Why call these Ministers?
Richard Marles (Deputy Prime Minister), Jim Chalmers (Treasurer), and Patrick Gorman (Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) are key and influential cabinet members.
These three ministers are part of Anthony Albanese's inner circle. We need to ensure the Prime Minister is surrounded by voices in Cabinet advocating for strong nature laws.
We must persuade these influential figures to push for strong nature protection laws.
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