Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action

Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action We are bushfire survivors, firefighters and fire-affected communities advocating for climate action

03/09/2026

Is coal really the backbone of our economy? 🧐

Coal and gas combined make up only 5% of Australia’s GDP - and most of that is profit that flows straight overseas to foreign-owned companies. Meanwhile, healthcare contributes 8%, finance 7% and construction 7%.

Coal isn’t carrying this country (as much as big coal executives love to have you believe) - the workers are. As mines close down, coal workers deserve a real plan, not empty promises from an industry out to protect its shareholders.

Support communities, not corporations.
bushfiresurvivors.org

03/09/2026

Is coal really the backbone of our economy? 🧐

Coal and gas combined make up only 5% of Australia's GDP - and most of that is profit that flows straight overseas to foreign-owned companies. Meanwhile, healthcare contributes 8%, finance 7% and construction 7%.

Coal isn't carrying this country (as much as big coal executives love to have you believe) - the workers are. As mines close down, coal workers deserve a real plan, not empty promises from an industry out to protect its shareholders.

Support communities, not corporations.
bushfiresurvivors.org

02/09/2026

While the world watches the devastation unfolding in Nepal after a catastrophic glacial flood in the Himalayas, and Nepal’s own Prime Minister calls for urgent action on climate change, Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese has declared it’s “not the right time to talk about climate”.

As bushfire survivor Jan Harris puts it, when is the time Anthony Albanese ?

Last week, Women's Agenda recognised Fiona Lee among the women leading climate action in Australia.We are proud to have ...
20/08/2026

Last week, Women's Agenda recognised Fiona Lee among the women leading climate action in Australia.
We are proud to have Fiona as one of our survivor advocates. She is an inspiration to so many - as an artist, parent, and community member.

Fiona lost her home in the Black Summer bushfires, and since then, she's been speaking up about her experience to media, in parliament, in courts, and through her incredible art.

“We desperately need leadership that’s honest about where we’re at. When authorities ignore climate science and keep approving new mines, the impact is deeply human” - Fiona Lee speaking to Women's Agenda.

Read the full piece at:
womensagenda.com.au/latest/the-women-campaigners-leading-australias-climate-movement-with-care-and-connection/

Fire authorities are warning large parts of the country to prepare early for spring, including areas hit hard in the Bla...
20/08/2026

Fire authorities are warning large parts of the country to prepare early for spring, including areas hit hard in the Black Summer fires.

Australia has always dealt with fire risk, but climate change is elevating that risk. Disasters now cost Australians $38 billion a year. Coal, oil and gas pollution is destabilising our climate, driving more intense wet seasons that grow the fuel, followed by hotter, drier conditions that dry it out. This means landscapes are even more primed to burn.

So, clear your gutters, and make your plan - that's very important. But...

If you want to see more investment to make our communities safer, and big polluters held accountable, you can support our work today at bushfiresurvivors.org/donate

Australia's industrial pollution law (aka the 'Safeguard Mechanism') currently allows big polluters to comply with their...
14/08/2026

Australia's industrial pollution law (aka the 'Safeguard Mechanism') currently allows big polluters to comply with their pollution limits by buying cheap carbon credits, instead of actually cutting emissions.

And at the same time, the top polluters are getting billions back through the Fuel Tax Credit scheme, which refunds a portion of the tax they pay on diesel.

It’s fair enough that the Fuel Tax Credit was designed for vehicles that don’t use the roads - we get that. But it doesn’t seem fair that big profiting corporations are getting so much more out of the system than they’re putting back in.

Last year, the government paid $3.3 billion in Fuel Tax Credit refunds to top polluters, new analysis by Naru Research has found. Those same polluters paid just $150 million to “offset” their pollution under the Safeguard Mechanism. If those numbers hurt your brain: for every $1 they paid under the Safeguard Mechanism, they got $22 back in fuel subsidies.

Big coal corporations care about one thing: profits. They have no incentive to cut emissions because our government systems offer an easy, cheap way around it, while paying them back billions through the Fuel Tax Credit. That's why Naru Research's Tim Baxter has said that Australia's top emitters are being paid to pollute.

While we’re left to shoulder the escalating costs of floods, fires, heat and storms, big coal, oil and gas polluters keep making record profits. It’s time they paid their fair share.

Add your name to Make Big Polluters Pay: link in comments

p.s. The Safeguard Mechanism is currently under review, and we are lodging a submission that will call on the government to tighten pollution limits and drastically limit the use of offsets and credits. Follow us to keep updated on the review.

Australia's Bureau of Meteorology says a powerful El Niño is forming and scientists are already flagging it as one of th...
07/08/2026

Australia's Bureau of Meteorology says a powerful El Niño is forming and scientists are already flagging it as one of the strongest on record.

This isn't a one-off. It's what happens when natural climate cycles collide with decades of rising emissions. And it's exactly why we can't afford to slow down on the shift to clean, renewable energy (and away from climate polluting coal, oil and gas!).

The window to act is now.

🖊️ Sign our declaration at bushfiresurvivors.org/declaration
🔔 Or follow to see how bushfire survivors are bringing the reality of climate change to our leaders.

A big thank you to all who came on Monday night to our Make Big Polluters Pay 101 Webinar.And an extra thank you to our ...
06/08/2026

A big thank you to all who came on Monday night to our Make Big Polluters Pay 101 Webinar.

And an extra thank you to our brilliant speakers:

• Flora Vano spoke on Vanuatu being the world's most at-risk country for natural disasters and extreme weather, and what a Climate Compensation Fund could mean for women on the frontline.
• Barbara Ibuai spoke on the Torres Strait as a microcosm of the Pacific, and why she wants to replace the word "resilience" with "safety."
• Greg Mullins AO AFSM broke down the numbers - only 13% of disaster funding in Australia is spent on preventing disaster risk despite a $10 return for every $1 spent. He made the case for polluters paying, saying there's been a long precedent for this: think asbestos and to***co. If you cause harm, you need to pay.
• Nelli Stevenson shared the messaging behind the campaign, including why making big coal, oil and gas corporations pay for climate damage is about fairness.

Huge thanks also to our co-hosts ActionAid Australia and Oxfam Australia for laying out the data behind it all. And not least, thank you to our extraordinary CEO, Serena Joyner for facilitating the evening.

Big polluters have profited for decades while communities pay the price. It's time coal, oil and gas corporations paid their fair share.

🖊️ Sign our petition to Make Big Polluters Pay: bushfiresurvivors.org/mbpp

Do you want more confidence and skills to talk about climate change in ways that truly connect with people in your life?...
05/08/2026

Do you want more confidence and skills to talk about climate change in ways that truly connect with people in your life?

Come along to our 2hour interactive workshop this Thursday 6:30-8:30pm.

With a focus on the Make Big Polluters Pay campaign, the fabulous Mary Pilkinton (Climate for Change) and Nelli Stevenson (Communications expert) will break down effective climate communication.

You'll learn to:
💡 Navigate tricky topics, skepticism, apathy, doomism and denial
🗣️ Share your own authentic climate story, in a way that motivates and inspires
🔥 Feel confident and turn everyday conversations into powerful opportunities for change

Thursday 6 August 6:30-8:30pm.
$10 tickets, free for concession.

Grab your spot: link in comments

Make Big Polluters Pay 101 - FREE Webinar:🔥Everyday people are paying the price for climate change, while big coal, oil ...
30/07/2026

Make Big Polluters Pay 101 - FREE Webinar:🔥

Everyday people are paying the price for climate change, while big coal, oil and gas corporations profit. It's time they paid their share.

Join us live to hear from experts Flora Vano, Nelli Stevenson, Barb Ibuai and
Greg Mullins on:
💲 Why polluters should pay
⏳ Why a Climate Compensation Fund can't wait
💡 Why this idea is catching alight across Australia

🗓️ Monday 3 August, 7-8:15pm
Register now at the link in comments

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