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Friends of the Earth (FoE) does not endorse ‘people, Parties or products’. However, we are mindful of the fact that state and federal elections pose both an opportunity and a threat when it comes to environmental policy and agendas.

How people vote can have huge implications for the level of environmental protection afforded by federal governments.

A range of organisations have carried out comprehensive assessments of the main political parties across a range of issues. We have attached summaries and links to some of these below.

11am Sunday 25 August 2013 – Queens Park, Brisbane.

The Great Barrier Reef is facing the biggest, fastest and most widespread industrial development in its history. Mega-ports are proposed along the Reef’s coastline. Millions of tonnes of seafloor will be dredged and dumped back into the waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

MEDIA RELEASE 15 August 2013

Reef Walk's parade of colourful banners entered Gladstone streets. The 80 day journey ends with the 72 year old great grandmother arriving in Gladstone. The 1200km walk from Cairns has passed through every town along the Great Barrier Reef coast.

Friends of the Earth presents the sixth annual Feast of Film
A celebration of good food and farming.
Saturday August 23rd 2003, 4pm-7pm
Box Factory Community Centre, 59 Regent Street South, Adelaide

Tickets $10-$15, at the door
Soup, bread and cakes available at interval, by donation
For more information contact [email protected]