In a recent landmark judgement, the federal court has found that the government owes children a duty of care in preventing harm from the impacts of climate change.




The case, which centred around the proposed expansion of a NSW coal mine, could have far reaching legal implications in Australia.




Today, writer for The Monthly Kieran Pender on the case that saw a group of teenagers take on the Minister for the Environment. 




Guest: Writer for The Monthly Kieran Pender.




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In a recent landmark judgement, the federal court has found that the government owes children a duty of care in preventing harm from the impacts of climate change. The case, which centred around the proposed expansion of a NSW coal mine, could have far reaching legal implications in Australia. Today, writer for The Monthly Kieran Pender on the case that saw a group of teenagers take on the Minister for the Environment.  Guest: Writer for The Monthly Kieran Pender. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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In a recent landmark judgement, the federal court has found that the government owes children a duty of care in preventing harm from the impacts of climate change.The case, which centred around the proposed expansion of a NSW coal mine, could have f...

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