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Thousands skip school for Australia climate strikes © Getty Images Australia has long faced criticism for failures in climate policy
Thousands of Australian children are walking out of school to attend protests, calling for action on climate change.
Up to 50,000 students are expected at School Strike for Climate rallies across the country.
It s the latest grassroots campaign by young people pushing for action on the climate crisis.
Australia has long faced criticism for refusing to set more ambitious emissions targets.
The protesters are also calling for no new coal, oil and gas projects in Australia, including the controversial Adani mine.
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