Kylea shares her week on the campaign trail
Week 24: Another warning that the world is running out of time to save ourselves from disaster
This week, as “one-in-a-thousand-year” rains wreaked destruction to the north, global climate scientists issued yet another warning that the world is running out of time to save ourselves from disaster.
The report is the latest in a series by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. And if the panel last year signalled a Code Red for the planet, this is Code Black: a frustrating, heartbreaking reminder of how governments have completely failed at enacting the change we need to secure a liveable climate for our children.
But now is the time for action, not dismay. As the IPCC report shows, the faster we cut emissions, the faster we stabilise the climate. This decade is our last best chance to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. And as Climate Energy Finance director Tim Buckley pointed out on Tea with Tink this week, the Federal Government is simply going in the wrong direction in its approach to energy markets, the economy and trade.
I’m working to change the climate in Canberra because I know we can and must do so much more to mitigate and prepare for the challenges ahead. If the past 3 years have shown us anything surely it is that talk of climate change coming is now outdated: Climate change is here. In acknowledging that, we enable ourselves to have meaningful and practical conversations about what we must do immediately - in terms of preparation and mitigation strategies, as well as what we do moving forward to try and reverse the devastating trends.
North Sydney, I know we can do better. Let's be the change we want to see.
Recent blog posts
Week 35: A message from Kylea on election eve...
May 20, 2022
It's been an incredible 35 weeks since we embarked on this adventure to have an Independent voice for our community elected to federal parliament.
Week 34: This week will decide our future
May 13, 2022
This is it, North Sydney — the final week that will shape Australian politics for the next three years and beyond. If you want a strong, Independent voice for our community in parliament, now is the time to use your voice to advocate for change.
Week 33: Why we need more reason and consensus, and less grandstanding
May 06, 2022
Housing affordability is one of our society’s most pressing issues, but has unfortunately — and predictably — become overly politicised as Election Day nears.
Week 32: Support for the arts and an event bonanza
April 29, 2022
Many in our community believe that Australia's arts sector needs more targeted, generous support - including for the SBS and ABC.
Week 31: Thinking of our Anzacs and those affected by war
April 22, 2022
This weekend, we commemorate our Anzacs, who so bravely served our nation.
Week 30: My plan for cleaner, cheaper transport
April 15, 2022
This week, I announced my plan to bring to Parliament a Cheaper, Cleaner Transport Bill to reduce pollution from our cars. I've consulted extensively with policy, industry experts and consumer groups to develop this plan, which will align Australia with international standards, and bring us a little closer to meeting our emissions reduction goals.
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