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Environment Minister Sussan Ley is appealing a Federal Court declaration that she has a duty of care to protect children from future personal injury caused by climate change.
Justice Mordecai Bromberg made official on Thursday his ruling that Ms Ley owed the duty to all Australian children when exercising her legislative decision-making powers, regarding the Vickery Coal Mine in northern NSW.
Eight children took action against Ms Ley last year, challenging an expansion to the Whitehaven Coal-owned project north of Gunnedah.
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The project was approved previously by NSW s Independent Planning Commission and would result in 100 million additional tonnes of carbon emissions.
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Leading thousands of protest marchers through central Sydney and joining a landmark class action lawsuit aren’t the usual activities for most 14-year-olds.
But student Izzy Raj-Seppings has abandoned more frivolous extracurricular activities in favour of stepping up pressure on the country s leadership to battle climate change.
Izzy has become one of the country s most prominent environmental activists since her tear-stained face made global headlines in late 2019 when she stared down riot police threatening to arrest her outside Prime Minister Scott Morrison s home. Izzy Raj-Seppings reacts after police threaten to arrest her and other protesters during a protest outside of Kirribilli House in Sydney, 19 December, 2019.
When Cyclone Seroja unleashed on Western Australia earlier this year, many residents experienced a freak weather event for the first time. Weeks later, they are learning of the storm’s true cost.
When Cyclone Seroja unleashed on Western Australia earlier this year, many residents experienced a freak weather event for the first time. Weeks later, they are learning of the storm’s true cost.