We’re leading a sustained national campaign to end fossil fuel subsidies in Australia.

Replace Hazelwood: Environment Victoria successfully campaigned for the federal government to commit to retiring 2000 megawatts of Australia’s most polluting coal-fired power as part of the carbon price package. Unfortunately, in September 2012, the federal government walked away this commitment, dashing our hopes to have a clear closing date for Hazelwood.

On 27 July 2012 the nail was put in the HRL coffin when the federal government withdrew its $100 million grant to the proposed coal plant. This achievement is a great example of what a strong community campaign can achieve.

Our 2014 election campaign kept climate change, renewable energy and energy efficiency at the forefront of candidates’ and voters’ minds in key marginal seats, and helped secure a range of policy commitments from the ALP.

This campaign called for support of the initiative: Climate Future “Cool It”—formed by members of the Central Coast community