media release

Thursday, 11 April, 2024 82 per cent of 6700 Australians surveyed said they’d live near renewable energy generation Top priority for the energy shift: Affordability (41 per cent), reducing climate pollution (26%) and energy independence for Australia (18 per cent)…

Thursday 28 March Farmers welcome investment in local solar manufacturing Farmers welcome boost to local solar panel manufacturing The energy shift is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to boost regional jobs and careers Farmers want locally made goods just like Australians want…

Thursday 28 March Statement on creation of net zero Authority FCA welcomes the move to create an Authority which will work with regional Australia on the energy shift.  We’re glad the Authority has been placed in the Prime Minister’s department.…

28 March 2024 Farmers hit hard by drought; heavy rain elsewhere Drought continues to hurt farmers in WA and Tasmania Unseasonal rain hurts farmers in other parts of the nation Opportunity still live to make deep pollution reductions this decade…

27 March 2024 Farmers call for government to heed scientists' concerns on carbon credits Farmers for Climate Action, an organisation representing more than 8000 farmer members across Australia has responded to concerns raised by scientists about the integrity of Australia’s…

16 March 2024 Farmers for Climate Action, representing more than 8000 farmers across Australia, applauds the appointment of Fiona Simson to the Climate Change Authority. The Climate Change Authority is a statutory body which gives advice to the Federal Government…

13 March 2024 Farmers for Climate Action, which represents more than 8000 farmers and 45,000 supporters across Australia, has welcomed the Queensland LNP Opposition’s promise to support solar panels on the rooftops of rental properties. CEO Natalie Collard said Farmers…

Monday, 5 February 2024 Farmers came to Canberra today to send a message that renewable energy makes farmers money, as Farmers for Climate Action released polling showing big support for renewables in the regions. Regional polling of 687 residents across…

4 February 2024 Farmers warmly welcome better choice of vehicles to Australia Farmers for Climate Action has applauded the Federal Government for finally improving Australia’s fuel efficiency and vehicle pollution standards, a move which will increase customer choice and see…

2 February 2024 Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the release of the Dyer Community Engagement Review regarding transmission and renewable energy developments in regional areas. Farmers for Climate Action, representing more than 8000 farmers across Australia, particularly welcomes recommendations…