While all Australians are vulnerable to the effects of climate change, the impacts of climate change are and will be felt inequitably and will drive social inequality in the future. Mitigating future climate change and adaptation to ongoing climate changes are therefore social justice issues, particularly for young Tasmanians.
TasCOSS MEDIA RESPONSE: 2021/22 Federal Budget Initial Analysis
This budget provides welcome recognition that the health and wellbeing of our population underpins a healthy economy, not the other way round.