This week, ACF and Environment Justice Australia’s Federal Court challenge against the federal government’s approval of Woodside’s North West Shelf project began.
Together with fellow nature lovers, we brought the beauty and vibrancy of the reef to the heart of the city, creating a powerful reminder of what is at stake.
If we win, it won’t just affect a single project; it could set a protective precedent that overturns the dangerous logic the Albanese Government is using to approve new coal and gas projects across the country.
Images by Ari Balle-Bowness.
Our community of vibrant nature lovers were hard to miss outside the Court
Squid hats, octopus umbrellas and more brought the reef to the city
Left to right: EJA Legal Counsel Inshani Ward, ACF General Counsel Adam Beeson and ACF CEO Adam Bandt
Dogs want a safe climate too
Making waves outside the Court
Passionate words from Tishiko King
From left to right: ACF Legal Counsel Matthew Clare, ACF General Counsel Adam Beeson, EJA Senior Lawyer Cecile Bester and EJA Legal Counsel Inshani Ward
The squid hats were a crowd favourite
Fighting for our future doesn’t have to be boring
Save Scott reef!