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How Queensland can be a leader in protecting the environment and creating green jobs
Coastal wetlands near McIlwraith Range, image by Kerry Trapnell
The Queensland election has been called for 21 March. Queensland could be a leader in fostering new green jobs, protecting its rich environmental assets and moving to the low-carbon economy of the 21st Century. more »
ACF Executive Director Don Henry speaking at the launch of a Queensland election progress scorecard. A collection of environment groups produced the scorecard. Seated next to Don is Tim Seelig (State Campaign Manager of the Wilderness Society). View the scorecard »
Premier Bligh faces big environmental challenges
Great Barrier Reef
Returned Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has a golden opportunity to set Queensland on the way to a clean energy economy. more »
ACF calls for all parties to:
- Commit to strong energy efficiency and renewable energy actions that help Queensland to lead in dramatically reducing carbon pollution
- Legislate a ban on uranium mining
- Rule out building environmentally destructive dams, such as the Traveston Crossing Dam, and increase investment in sustainable water infrastructure
- Commit to an action plan, and supporting funding measures, to build an environmentally sustainable economy for Cape York Peninsula
- Commit to an Ecosystems Action Plan and a $100 million special fund to help protect Queensland’s ecosystems from the impacts of climate change and other threats
Find out how Queensland can be a leader in protecting the environment and creating green jobs.ACF calls for action on climate change
Climate change is an important issue in this election because after the economic crisis is solved, the challenge of climate change will still threaten Queensland’s unique environment.
ACF calls for a ban on uranium mining
There is no place for the nuclear industry in the Sunshine State. Uranium mining is the first step in the controversial nuclear trade.
ACF calls for protection of Cape York
The extraordinary beauty and ecology of Cape York makes it a strong candidate for protection through World Heritage listing.