- Deputy Vice-Chancellor Kerrie Parker has given the pro-Palestine encampment at Deakin University instructions to disassemble.
- The new car efficiency standards legislation is one of those victories, according to the Climate Council.
- With the help of this law, Australia will cut down on one of its main sources of climate pollution.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Kerrie Parker has given the pro-Palestine encampment at Deakin University instructions to disassemble. According to organizer Jasmine Duff, if police or security intervened, the students would not follow the order and would instead call an emergency rally.
A brief protest in support of the encampment drew about 200 participants and proceeded without incident under police and campus security watch.
Vehicle efficiency
Based on the university’s commitment to safety and security, Deakin vice-chancellor Iain Martin said that the directive was for students to dismantle the campsite rather than cease protesting.
Martin highlighted that university free expression must be given top priority and that the demonstrators’ inappropriate language and actions violated Deakin’s code of conduct. The university places a high premium on its commitment to security and safety.
Since there hasn’t been much positive climate news lately, climate advocacy groups are seizing victories wherever they can. The upcoming passage of new car efficiency standards legislation is one of those victories, according to the Climate Council.
CEO of the Climate Council Amanda McKenzie stated: In Australia, high-priced, environmentally harmful vehicles have been permanently banned. Whether or not you drive a car, this is a win for the environment, our health, and all Australians.
With the help of this law, Australia will cut down on one of its main sources of climate pollution, leading the transportation sector to cleaner emissions in the future. We anticipate that this significant shift will have a favorable effect on our environment, our health, and our pocketbook.
