at St Kilda MEMO (Behind the St Kilda Army Navy Club, 88 Acland Street, St Kilda, enter from Albert Street)
SPEAKERS:
Professor John Thwaites Assoc.
Prof. Peter Christoff
Sue Pennicuik MLC
Mayor Rachel Powning
CHAIRED BY:
Cr Frank O'Connor
Scientists and the community now agree that climate change is happening and urgent action is required to reduce emissions and defend us against the effects.
So what is a 'carbon tax' and how will we be paying for it?
How can I avoid the tax by being more sustainable?
How does this help Australia play a role in the global community? Are we too small?
Can we all afford it, or is it that we cannot afford to not put a price on carbon?
Where does the money go?
What is a 'green economy', what will it cost, and is there a place for everyone in it?
Australia is at the crossroads. The Federal Government and the Multi-Party Climate Change Committee (MPCCC) are finalising a major plan and legislation for effective action on climate change.
There is also a lot of confusing misinformation put out there by media shock-jocks, climate change sceptics and powerful carbon reliant industries.
You are invited to this CAPP forum to become better informed, and to ask the experts those questions that will help you make up your own mind on one of the most important issues facing us today.
Prof John Thwaites
Climate Works Australia, Monash University Sustainability Institute, Former Victorian Labor Minister for the Environment.
Assoc Prof Peter Christoff
Vice President of the Australian Conservation Foundation, Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Melbourne.
Sue Pennicuik MLC
Greens Member of Legislative Council Environment & Planning Standing Committee.
Cr Rachel Powning
Councillor for Carlisle Ward, Mayor of the City of Port Phillip.
Chaired by Cr Frank O'Connor
Councillor for Emerald Hill Ward, Former Mayor.
St Kilda MEMO is an exciting new venue, at the RSL Memorial Hall behind the St Kilda Army Navy Club, 88 Acland Street, St Kilda. Enter from the portico entrance on Alfred Street (behind the Galleon Cafe). www.stkildamemo.com.au
GETTING THERE
Melways 2P,B9. East Brunswick to St Kilda Tram 96 - Belford Street Stop (139); St Kilda Tram 16 or East Malvern Tram 3a - Luna Park Stop (138); Elsternwick <> La Trobe Uni Bus 246 - Belford Street stop. Paid Parking is available under St Kilda Woolworths or in side streets.
The organisers (Community Alliance Port Phillip) would like to thank the following supporters: L.I.V.E., St Kilda Memo, Port Phillip EcoCentre, Southside Labor, Father Bob Maguire Foundation, Friends of the Earth, Port Phillip Greens, City of Port Phillip, Kosdown Printing, Martin Foley MP, Victorian Labor Member for the district of Albert Park and Sue Pennicuik MLC, Victorian Greens Member for Southern Metropolitan Region.
