The Macquarie Alliance for Climate is a non-partisan coalition of people and groups in the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains who want to see meaningful action on climate change. We formed in 2021 and have representatives from a range of climate, environment, faith and community groups.

The 2025 federal election is fast approaching, and together we can make climate a top priority.

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Macquarie Climate Scorecard – 2025 Federal Election
Where do the major parties stand on climate action?

Climate Issue
Phase out coal & gas	✅ Supports binding timelines to end coal by 2030 and gas by 2034, including exports.	❌ Continues approving new coal and gas projects with no phase-out plan.	❌ Actively supports ongoing coal and gas expansion.
Make polluters pay	✅ Supports taxing fossil fuel profits to fund climate transition.	⚠️ No clear tax commitments but acknowledges polluter responsibility.	❌ Opposes taxing fossil fuel corporations.
Build renewable energy faster	✅ Advocates for 100% renewables and major public investment.	✅ Aims for 82% renewables by 2030 and backs solar battery rebates.	❌ Minimal focus on renewables; supports gas and nuclear.
End fossil fuel subsidies	✅ Will scrap taxpayer handouts to fossil fuel companies.	⚠️ Continues subsidies without a plan to phase them out.	❌ Supports subsidies and expansion of gas infrastructure.
Strengthen environment laws & protect native forests	✅ Calls for stronger environmental laws and ending native forest logging.	⚠️ Supports some protections but no clear logging commitment or strong legal reform.	❌ Opposes stricter regulations and forest protections.
Say no to nuclear near us	✅ Opposes nuclear energy, including near Mt Piper.	✅ Aligns with national ALP policy against nuclear power.	❌ Supports exploring nuclear near Macquarie, including Mt Piper.

✅ = Supports climate action
⚠️ = Mixed or partial support
❌ = Opposes or no action

Authorised by Shani Tager, 350 Australia, 552 Victoria St North Melbourne, VIC, 3051.

The following organisations have joined forces with the Macquarie Alliance for Climate. Want to get involved? Contact us today!

350 Australia
Mountains for Wildlife
Bushfire Survivors for Climate
ACE - Action for Community & Environment
Macquarie Action Group
Parents for Climate
Rising Tide
Resilient Blue Mountains
350 Blue Mountains
The BM Renewable Energy Co-op.
OWN BM - the Older Women’s Network
Permaculture Blue Mountains Asn
Low Carbon Living
Hawkesbury Environment Network (HEN)
Blue Mountains Conservation Society