Anjali Sharma on lobbying parliament from her dorm room

7am

24-03-2024 • 19 mins

An Australian court once ruled that the federal government has a duty of care to young people, to protect them from harm the climate crisis will inflict during their lifetimes. That decision was overturned on appeal, but today there’s an inquiry looking into how that responsibility could be enshrined in law via the parliament. It’ss been a long journey for the young woman who first brought that case against the federal Environment minister – something she did while still in high school. Today, climate activist and contributor to The Saturday Paper Anjali Sharma, on her campaign to legislate a duty of care and taking the fight to Parliament House. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Climate activist and contributor to The Saturday Paper, Anjali Sharma

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