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Take a look below at our brief analyis of Labor's new climate policy (1), and why the science says we need to urgently slash emissions this decade.

Then, compose a short letter to the editor. Here are some key points you can use: 

  • Labor's Powering Australia plan (2) will create more than 600,000 jobs, and new economic opportunities for Australians - with 5 out of 6 of these in regional areas.

  • The policies and modelling in the plan are credible, and comprehensive. If Labor is elected and this plan is implemented, it will lead to significant jobs and ...

Take a look below at our brief analyis of Labor's new climate policy (1), and why the science says we need to urgently slash emissions this decade.

Then, compose a short letter to the editor. Here are some key points you can use: 

  • Labor's Powering Australia plan (2) will create more than 600,000 jobs, and new economic opportunities for Australians - with 5 out of 6 of these in regional areas.

  • The policies and modelling in the plan are credible, and comprehensive. If Labor is elected and this plan is implemented, it will lead to significant jobs and investment growth, lower power bills and reduce our emissions.

  • The urgency of the climate crisis requires us to keep stepping up our ambition. Labor should get on with reaching 43% as quickly as possible, then significantly strengthen its 2030 emissions reduction target.

  • Under this plan, renewable energy (like solar and wind) is expected to power 82% of our energy needs by 2030 (up from 68% under a business as usual approach).

  • Australia is rich in sunshine, wind and renewable technologies and has a skilled workforce. This means we are perfectly placed to cash in as the world accelerates the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. 

  • This target falls short of what the science says is necessary to limit global warming and avoid catastrophic climate change. We should aim to cut emissions by 75% below 2005 levels by 2030, and reach net zero no later than 2035.

(1,2) Powering Australia, Australian Labor Party, December 2021

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Write a letter to your editor

A letter to the editor can be a powerful tool for sparking conversation, and can help keep climate change issues in the public eye. Everyday Australians need to speak up to support ambitious climate policy when we see it, and call for far greater speed, and scale, when we need to.  

Enter your state below to see a selection of major Australian newspapers, or type 'national' to find national mastheads.

If you can't find the newspaper you want, try searching for their website online, and sending your letter directly. 

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How to write a Letter to the Editor

  • Open by informing readers what you’re writing about, and entice them to keep reading

  • Use some of our key points to give a persuasive explanation of why the issue is important to you

  • Provide reputable evidence to substantiate claims (in addition to our template, the Climate Council website has a bunch of resources you can use to find quick facts and data)

  • State your opinion about what should be done/possible remedies to the issue

  • Sign off with your name and contact details (these won’t be published, but the paper may use this for follow up or verification).

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