The Duty of Care Bill builds on the case of Sharma v Minister for the Environment, a legal challenge initiated by brave Australian children. They argued that all young Australians are owed a duty to take reasonable care to protect them from climate change harm and for the Australian Government to make decisions ensuring the next generation a future that is liveable, safe, and secure.
In our community conversations, we hear Gold Coast locals expressing uncertainty about the future, particularly concerning how our youth will cope with the unpredictability of climate change and intergenerational equity—the principle that the current generation should responsibly use and conserve natural resources for the benefit of future generations.
Voices of Moncrieff spoke with Anjali Sharma, an advocate for the Duty of Care Bill and a leading Australian climate activist since age 16. Anjali spearheaded the landmark lawsuit Sharma vs Minister for the Environment in 2021, pushing for governmental duty in considering future climate impacts. Her influential activism is showcasing individual power in holding governments accountable for climate change.
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