Call on your council to pass a Polluter Pays motion

Communities across the continent are calling on their local councils to pass Polluter Pays motions demanding that coal and gas corporations pay their fair share for the cost of climate change.

Big coal and gas corporations are making billions while our communities pay the price for their climate pollution with soaring insurance premiums, damaged infrastructure, and disaster clean-up costs.

If you make a mess, you should clean it up. Local councils and residents shouldn’t be left holding the bill while corporations pocket the profits.

You can make a difference today by signing or starting a petition calling on your local council to support a Climate Compensation Fund, paid for by big polluters, so our communities have the resources they need to stay safe and thrive.

Communities for Climate Compensation is supported by Tipping Point in partnership with 350 Australia, who provide the use of this digital toolkit.

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Make Big Polluters Pay Their Fair Share: Surf Coast Shire
The “Polluter Pays” principle is simple – if you make a mess, you should clean it up. Communities like ours are already paying the price of climate change through higher insurance premiums and increasing disaster recovery bills. Meanwhile, big coal, oil and gas corporations are making billions exporting Australia’s resources, often while paying no tax and pocketing huge government subsidies. Our community is already experiencing the impacts of climate pollution – from floods and bushfires to heatwaves and coastal erosion. Local councils are on the frontline, responsible for roads, drainage, community facilities and emergency response – but right now the costs of disasters are rising faster than council revenue. A Climate Compensation Fund could help pay for: 🚨Disaster response and preparedness 😌 Insurance relief for disaster-hit communities 🏠 Flood-proofed homes 🏛️ Upgraded community halls and evacuation centres 🌳 Shaded streets and cool public spaces 🚒 Well-resourced emergency services ✨ An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Climate Self Determination Fund 👷 Support for a just transition for workers and their families ➕ And much more… Delivery plans This petition will be delivered to Surf Coast Shire who will be encouraged to table it as part of a successful Polluter Pays motion.

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Created by James Thom
Make Big Polluters Pay Their Fair Share: Shire of Northern Grampians
The “Polluter Pays” principle is simple – if you make a mess, you should clean it up. Communities like ours are already paying the price of climate change through higher insurance premiums and increasing disaster recovery bills. Meanwhile, big coal, oil and gas corporations are making billions exporting Australia’s resources, often while paying no tax and pocketing huge government subsidies. Our community is already experiencing the impacts of climate pollution – from more intense and frequent floods, droughts and bushfires to heatwaves. Local councils are on the frontline, responsible for roads, drainage, community facilities and emergency response – but right now the costs of disasters are rising faster than council revenue. A Climate Compensation Fund could help pay for: 🚨Disaster response and preparedness 😌 Insurance relief for disaster-hit communities 🏠 Flood-proofed homes 🏛️ Upgraded community halls and evacuation centres 🌳 Shaded streets and cool public spaces 🚒 Well-resourced emergency services ✨ An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Climate Self Determination Fund 👷 Support for a just transition for workers and their families ➕ And much more… Delivery plans This petition will be delivered to Shire of Northern Grampians who will be encouraged to table it as part of a successful Polluter Pays motion.

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Created by Julie Andrew
Make Big Polluters Pay Their Fair Share: Rockhampton Regional Council
Why is this important? The “Polluter Pays” principle is simple – if you make a mess, you should clean it up. Communities like ours are already paying the price of climate change through higher insurance premiums and increasing disaster recovery bills. Meanwhile, big coal, oil and gas corporations are making billions exporting Australia’s resources, often while paying no tax and pocketing huge government subsidies. Our community is already experiencing the impacts of climate pollution – from floods and bushfires to heatwaves and coastal erosion. Local councils are on the frontline, responsible for roads, drainage, community facilities and emergency response – but right now the costs of disasters are rising faster than council revenue. A Climate Compensation Fund could help pay for: 🚨Disaster response and preparedness 😌 Insurance relief for disaster-hit communities 🌳land care and catchment management to address runoff and coastal erosion 🏠 Flood-proofed homes 🏠 Air con in public housing, and help with electricity payments for low income households 🏛️ Upgraded community halls and evacuation centres 🌳 Shaded streets and cool public spaces 🚒 Well-resourced emergency services ✨ An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Climate Self Determination Fund 👷 Support for a just transition for coal industry workers and their families ➕ And much more… Delivery plans This petition will be delivered to Shire of Livingstone who will be encouraged to table it as part of a successful Polluter Pays motion.

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Created by Claire Gronow
Make Big Polluters Pay Their Fair Share: City of Campbelltown
The “Polluter Pays” principle is simple – if you make a mess, you should clean it up. Communities like ours are already paying the price of climate change through higher insurance premiums and increasing disaster recovery bills. Meanwhile, big coal, oil and gas corporations are making billions exporting Australia’s resources, often while paying no tax and pocketing huge government subsidies. Our community is already experiencing the impacts of climate pollution – from floods and bushfires to heatwaves and coastal erosion. Local councils are on the frontline, responsible for roads, drainage, community facilities and emergency response – but right now the costs of disasters are rising faster than council revenue. A Climate Compensation Fund could help pay for: 🚨Disaster response and preparedness 😌 Insurance relief for disaster-hit communities 🏠 Flood-proofed homes 🏛️ Upgraded community halls and evacuation centres 🌳 Shaded streets and cool public spaces 🚒 Well-resourced emergency services ✨ An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Climate Self Determination Fund 👷 Support for a just transition for workers and their families ➕ And much more… Delivery plans This petition will be delivered to City of Campbelltown who will be encouraged to table it as part of a successful Polluter Pays motion.

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Created by Fahimah Badrulhisham
Help us make big polluters Pay Their Fair Share - petition to Launceston Council
The “Polluter Pays” principle is simple – if you make a mess, you should clean it up. Communities like ours are already paying the price of climate change through higher insurance premiums and increasing disaster recovery bills. Meanwhile, big coal, oil and gas corporations are making billions exporting Australia’s resources, often while paying no tax and pocketing huge government subsidies. Our community is already experiencing the impacts of climate pollution – from floods and bushfires to heatwaves and coastal erosion. Local councils are on the frontline, responsible for roads, drainage, community facilities and emergency response – but right now the costs of disasters are rising faster than council revenue. A Climate Compensation Fund could help pay for: 🚨Disaster response and preparedness 😌 Insurance relief for disaster-hit communities 🏠 Flood-proofed homes 🏛️ Upgraded community halls and evacuation centres 🌳 Shaded streets and cool public spaces 🚒 Well-resourced emergency services ✨ An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Climate Self Determination Fund 👷 Support for a just transition for workers and their families ➕ And much more… Delivery plans This petition will be delivered to Launceston Council who will be encouraged to table it as part of a successful Polluter Pays motion.

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Created by Ros Lewis
Make Big Polluters Pay Their Fair Share: City of Ballarat
The “Polluter Pays” principle is simple – if you make a mess, you should clean it up. Communities like ours are already paying the price of climate change through higher insurance premiums and increasing disaster recovery bills. Meanwhile, big coal, oil and gas corporations are making billions exporting Australia’s resources, often while paying no tax and pocketing huge government subsidies. Our community is already experiencing the impacts of climate pollution – from floods and bushfires to heatwaves and coastal erosion. Local councils are on the frontline, responsible for roads, drainage, community facilities and emergency response – but right now the costs of disasters are rising faster than council revenue. A Climate Compensation Fund could help pay for: 🚨Disaster response and preparedness 😌 Insurance relief for disaster-hit communities 🏠 Flood-proofed homes 🏛️ Upgraded community halls and evacuation centres 🌳 Shaded streets and cool public spaces 🚒 Well-resourced emergency services ✨ An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Climate Self Determination Fund 👷 Support for a just transition for workers and their families ➕ And much more… Delivery plans This petition will be delivered to City of Ballarat who will be encouraged to table it as part of a successful Polluter Pays motion.

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Created by Allen Harvie
Make Big Polluters Pay Their Fair Share: City of Canterbury-Bankstown
The “Polluter Pays” principle is simple – if you make a mess, you should clean it up. Communities like ours are already paying the price of climate change through higher insurance premiums and increasing disaster recovery bills. Meanwhile, big coal, oil and gas corporations are making billions exporting Australia’s resources, often while paying no tax and pocketing huge government subsidies. Our community is already experiencing the impacts of climate pollution – from floods and bushfires to heatwaves and coastal erosion. Local councils are on the frontline, responsible for roads, drainage, community facilities and emergency response – but right now the costs of disasters are rising faster than council revenue. A Climate Compensation Fund could help pay for: 🚨Disaster response and preparedness 😌 Insurance relief for disaster-hit communities 🏠 Flood-proofed homes 🏛️ Upgraded community halls and evacuation centres 🌳 Shaded streets and cool public spaces 🚒 Well-resourced emergency services ✨ An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Climate Self Determination Fund 👷 Support for a just transition for workers and their families ➕ And much more… Delivery plans This petition will be delivered to City of Canterbury-Bankstown who will be encouraged to table it as part of a successful Polluter Pays motion.

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Created by Fahimah Badrulhisham
Make Big Polluters Pay Their Fair Share: Municipality of Woollahra
The “Polluter Pays” principle is simple – if you make a mess, you should clean it up. Communities like ours are already paying the price of climate change through higher insurance premiums and increasing disaster recovery bills. Meanwhile, big coal, oil and gas corporations are making billions exporting Australia’s resources, often while paying no tax and pocketing huge government subsidies. Our community is already experiencing the impacts of climate pollution – from floods and bushfires to heatwaves and coastal erosion. Local councils are on the frontline, responsible for roads, drainage, community facilities and emergency response – but right now the costs of disasters are rising faster than council revenue. A Climate Compensation Fund could help pay for: 🚨Disaster response and preparedness 😌 Insurance relief for disaster-hit communities 🏠 Flood-proofed homes 🏛️ Upgraded community halls and evacuation centres 🌳 Shaded streets and cool public spaces 🚒 Well-resourced emergency services ✨ An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Climate Self Determination Fund 👷 Support for a just transition for workers and their families ➕ And much more… Delivery plans This petition will be delivered to Municipality of Woollahra who will be encouraged to table it as part of a successful Polluter Pays motion.

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Created by Fahimah Badrulhisham
Make Big Polluters Pay Their Fair Share: Waverley Council
The “Polluter Pays” principle is simple – if you make a mess, you should clean it up. Communities like ours are already paying the price of climate change through higher insurance premiums and increasing disaster recovery bills. Meanwhile, big coal, oil and gas corporations are making billions exporting Australia’s resources, often while paying no tax and pocketing huge government subsidies. Our community is already experiencing the impacts of climate pollution – from floods and bushfires to heatwaves and coastal erosion. Local councils are on the frontline, responsible for roads, drainage, community facilities and emergency response – but right now the costs of disasters are rising faster than council revenue. A Climate Compensation Fund could help pay for: 🚨Disaster response and preparedness 😌 Insurance relief for disaster-hit communities 🏠 Flood-proofed homes 🏛️ Upgraded community halls and evacuation centres 🌳 Shaded streets and cool public spaces 🚒 Well-resourced emergency services ✨ An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Climate Self Determination Fund 👷 Support for a just transition for workers and their families ➕ And much more… Delivery plans This petition will be delivered to Waverley Council who will be encouraged to table it as part of a successful Polluter Pays motion.

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Created by Fahimah Badrulhisham
Make Big Polluters Pay Their Fair Share: Inner West Council
A Climate Compensation Fund could help pay for: 🚨Disaster response and preparedness 😌 Insurance relief for disaster-hit communities 🏠 Flood-proofed homes 🏛️ Upgraded community halls and evacuation centres 🌳 Shaded streets and cool public spaces 🚒 Well-resourced emergency services ✨ An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Climate Self Determination Fund 👷 Support for a just transition for workers and their families ➕ And much more… Delivery plans This petition will be delivered to Inner West Council who will be encouraged to table it as part of a successful Polluter Pays motion.

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Created by Jackie Davis