We’re forking over just $132 a head for climate and environment while our peers are spending $259—nearly double—and 49 percent of them are ahead of us. That’s not just leaving money on the table, it’s leaving our air, land, and future to rot while the rest of the world moves forward.
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Pledges (2)
“We will work across party lines to raise environmental and climate investment toward $250 per person through the national budget, prioritising practical conservation, clean infrastructure and long-term resilience. With strong national reserves and no public debt, this can be achieved responsibly without compromising fiscal stability.”
“We will help deliver clear environment and climate budget changes to include the voter recommended $250 per person, and significantly invest in green infrastructure, renewable sources, and the reintroduction of native species. Achieving this can be done by adjusting our budget to include changes without affecting the economy drastically”