The Book of Yes

THE BOOK� OF YES

Why Australians are saying yes to a price on pollution.

TO CUTTING CARBON POLLUTION, A CLEANER AUSTRALIA, NEW INVESTMENT, WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, HEALTHY AIR FOR OUR KIDS, PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT, NEW CLEAN ENERGY JOBS, CLIMATE ACTION, READY-TO-GO CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, FINALLY DOING SOMETHING ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE.

Soon you will vote on one of the most important pieces of legislation ever tabled in Australia, the clean energy bill. This legislation will finally put a price on carbon pollution and, with that money from big polluters, we can invest in clean energy and support households, workers and business.

When that vote comes, please know that millions of Australians want you to say yes. Tradies, businesspeople, old people, young people, mums, dads, grandparents.

Australians from all walks of life have been raising their voices and talking to their neighbours as part of a broad alliance of community groups representing over three million Australians.

TO OUR ESTEEMED POLITICAL REPRESENTATIVE,

Our positive movement has sparked conversations spanning the entire country – from Toowoomba to Parramatta, from Kalgoorlie to Hobart.

We know that the debate has been complex, and at times divisive and distracted. That’s why we think it’s important at this point to ask Australians a simple question:

Why support a price on pollution?In this book you will find just a few of their messages.

So please, before you vote, take a moment to look through its pages.

ON BEHALF OF MILLIONS OF AUSTRALIANS

Say Yes Australia community volunteers held hundreds of events and activities across the country, from Toowoomba (Qld) to Glengowrie (SA), and from Capel (WA) to the Macedon Ranges (Vic).

I want a betterfuture forAustralia and theworld

- SimonNorthbridge, NSW

Without a cost thereis no value - withoutvalue there is nocare

- KerriBelmore, NSW

Addressing globalwarming is commonsense riskmanagement.

- H,C&A deChelardHamilton, VIC

The simple fact isthe world cannotsupport ourcurrent lifestyle

- Nate Nisbettrigg, WA

we only have oneplanet

- LuluBondi, NSW

the health of theplanet is at stake.Stand up and bebrave!!!

- The whitesColac, VIC

Regardless of theissues it justmakes sense touse less

- Peter SuitorStuart Park, NT

The Government’s Clean Energy package and carbon price will be critical to maintaining the competitiveness of a country that together we have made so great.

There has always been opposition to change and exaggerated claims about the negative impacts mainly from those who think they will lose out, but let me tell you like the major reforms of the past Australia has been better off as a result. Today our economy and our standard of living has improved remarkably. We can’t afford to jeopardise this by being left behind as the rest of the world cleans up its act.

I SAY YES

It’s time the big end of town stopped taking the public for a ride; the effects of the carbon price will be relatively small and well compensated but the benefits will be enormous now and into the future.

Today I say yes to a carbon price because my experience as Prime Minister tells me that, quite often, what seems like tough decisions must be made if we are properly to discharge our responsibilities to future generations.

R J L Hawke

BECAUSE...

it's our responsibilityfor futuregenerations

- Sewell FamilyBICKLEY, WA

climate change ismore importantthan an extra 10cents for bread

- The PellysBundeena, NSW

I want to be proudof my Gov't and mycountry forpositive action

- Jane CrouchRipponlea, VIC

The time is now!we've had too muchtalking, not enoughaction.

- TonyNorth Strathfield, NSW

keeping Australiahealthy should bea priority forAustralians

- MY GREEN AUSAustralia, VIC

I want a healthyfuture, for meand for futuregenerations.

- TaraWoolloongabba, QLD

I want Australia tohelp save ourplanet for futuregenerations

- PoppyConcord, NSW

ending pollution &climate changeproblems lies with us!

- JocelynneMelbourne, VIC

We must replacefossil fuels withrenewable energy

- Ian MacIndoeParramatta, NSW

Time is runningout. It is time forACTION

- Tom slaterHawthorne, QLD

I want the futureto be bright formy grandkids.

- HollyCapalaba, QLD

it is how i can domy part for theenvironment

- Lucy-IonaNarrabeen, NSW

Our planet is ourresponsibility.

- Warwick MihalyNorth Melbourne, VIC

I want a healthy,sustainable world for my family'sfuture.

- EileenBardon, QLD

I SAY YES BECAUSE...climate change is a great, but still avoidable, threat to our - and our children’s - health and survival

- Prof. Tony McMichaelForrest, ACT

I want to preservethis beautifulworld

- KiriAshgrove, QLD

sustainablitymakes sense!

- BernadetteBedford, WA

Our futuredepends on us alltaking action NOW

- Debbiefitzroy, VIC

Our planet isincredibly beautifulbut delicate. Let'scherish it

- Michael BirdFlynn, ACT

it's time to startconsidering thelong-term

- MWIndooroopilly, QLD

My kids areworth it!

- Sashapascoe vale south, VIC

it is the smartestway to secure ourchildren's future

- AlejandroHighgate Hill, QLD

the time is right

- Duc TranSydney, NSW

A Say Yes volunteer distributing materials at her old school in

Yankalilla, SA

we can't keepburying our headsin the sand!

- MichellePomona, QLD

Our naturalenvironment IS oureconomy.

- Ryan RobinsonMoorooka, QLD

it will drive downcarbon usage &spur on cleanenergy innovation

- SamBondi Beach, NSW

It is time tosupport clean andrenewable industries.

- Jeff Sandon2031, NSW

Australia has toset a good exampleto the rest of theworld

- joy ottgordonvale, QLD

It's a small priceto pay for thelong term benefit.

- RollyScarborough, WA

I want my kids toenjoy the GreatBarrier Reef too!

- Martin RadyManly, QLD

we have a moralobligation tofuturegenerations

- martin4070, QLD

clean energy iskey to the NEWeconomy!

- SteveFootscray, VIC

The cost to theenvironment shouldbe accounted for.

- MatthewNorthmead, NSW

a carbon price willfund and driveinvestment inrenewable energy

- Josie LeeThronbury, VIC

I want Australia tolead the world inthe ecological age

- Austin CaffinToowong, QLD

I care about ourfuture and I wantAustralia to set anexample

- Mary van Reyk2026, NSW

we need to plan forthe future and actresponsibly now!

- SarahNorthcote, VIC

Climate change ishuge and urgent,act now!

- Louise MBrunswick, VIC

For a cleanenergy future,lets reduce CO2emissions now

- QuentinBalgowlah, NSW

I want to see actionon climate changeand peak oil.

- LizBrunswick, VIC

Rocklea Markets, Brisbane – Say Yes community stall

Science I trust &act soon we must.

- Brucewyong creek, NSW

We need to bethe change wewant to see

- HeatherDuncraig, WA

It will benefit allAustralians: presentand future!!

- ChrisToquay, VIC

we can make adifference andfight climatechange

- JulianMarsfield, NSW

I SAY YES BECAUSE...text to go heretext to go heretext to go here

- Michael CaitenSay Yes Campaigner, Everleigh Market, Darlington, NSW.

It's time to takeresponsibility for ourimpacts!

- PippaMillswood, SA

We must help ourisland nations.Rising seas arewiping them out

- BarbaraKorumburra, VIC

I want Australia tobe a great place tolive for my kids!

- Greg Jpetrie, QLD

We can make adifference. We can'tafford not to.

- The SchenksLake Gardens, VIC

We need to be partof the solution NOTpart of the problem!

- Brooke WalkerBalmain, NSW

industry hasprocrastinated toolong - say no andthey still can

- KerrianneHallett Cove, SA

To say 'nay' todaymeans tomorrow we pay.

- Prof. PaulMacleod, VIC

We need to cutcarbon pollution

- Rod DysonNewtown, NSW

it's time to put ourchildren and theearth's future first.

- JennyRozelle, NSW

We're in a greatposition for making apositive change now!

- Jacqueline GibbMacGregor, ACT

I SAY YES BECAUSE...

- Nicholas GruenEconomist,

Port Melbourne, VIC

0.1% of economic growth is a bargain to get some insurance against climate change

I want to be partof a clean energyfuture

- John KnoxAirport West, VIC

the first forwardstep must be takennow !

- MuttSt.Marys, NSW

it is ourresponsibility tocare for ourhome...the earth.

- Richard & ZoeGoondiwindi, QLD

we deserve to havea safe future

- KnoxNiddrie, VIC

it will benefiteveryone in the longrun

- MichaelBalwyn North, VIC

We are runningout of TIME!

- WarwickSmiths Gully, VIC

i love this planet!- Ian

Coorparoo, QLD

its an investment forour planets future !

- Mark LutwycheElizabeth Beach, NSW

There is only oneearth. We all shareit so let's take careof it

- kathleenwattle park, SA

Australia can be aforce for astronger saferfuture

- JudeAuchenflower, QLD

Because I thinkscientists are moreinformed than themedia!

- CathrynBentleigh, VIC

It's time we giveback to the earth;to share theburden.

- JessCarlingford, NSW

Money speaks andour environmentneeds a voice - taxpollution!

- Suzanne HarrisWillagee, WA

I want futuregenerations to beable to see theamazing wildlife!

- MarkNorth Epping, NSW

I want to help theenvironemental andeconomic growth ofAUS

- Kai LiuWarrandyte, VIC

Australia can be aleader to a betterfuture.

- Anthony ElementHighgate Hill, QLD

It's time to makethe big polluterspay!

- Kathryn BrownElizabeth Beach, NSW

we need to saveour beautifulworld

- zennnieNorth Fitzroy, VIC

Australia is Beautifuland Green Energycan keep it thatway!

- KirraleeThorneside, QLD

It is time to stopthe talk and ACT

- Alan StewartRoleystone, WA

It will let countriesknow we're seriousabout this globalissue!

- CameronWest Hobart, TAS

We all need to beresponsible for acleaner, more sensiblefuture

- Tanya & ZahraMenora, WA

We have to dosomething NOW! This is OUR future!

- Danielle MuttonAnnerley, QLD

Even Liberal votersneed fresh air,water and soil tosurvive!

- JohnFootscray, VIC

There is no planetB. Planet beforeprofit!

- Dora ApricusArana Hills, QLD

it's an essential,enlightenedresponse to apressing problem

- EzzyMelbourne, VIC

we are custodiansof this planet forour grand kids

- Carolyn & DickAshgrove, QLD

we have the abilityto enact changefor the better!

- stephDeakin, ACT

We want a cleansustainable futurefor our children

- lianaWayville, SA


- Michael Caiten

I SAY YES BECAUSE...I want Australia to move to 100% renewable energy as soon as possible

- Diana GibsonMosman, NSW

We must act nowbefore it's toolate!

- WarrenCoogee, NSW

I want to be proudof Australia'scommitment to abetter world

- Fuglsang familyCollinsvale, TAS

the potentialconsequences of NOare too seriousnot to

- JackRosanna, VIC

we have to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Taylor FamilyWoodford, NSW

I am a young personwhose concerned forour planet's future.

- JamesKillara, NSW

the health &wellbeing of allAustralians mattersto me

- Adair & RobTea Tree Gully, SA

we need to protectour planet forfuture generations.

- Mo DaviesBowraville, NSW

It's a VERYSMALL price topay for ourchildren's future

- ChristineBrighton East, VIC

future generationsdepend on us tosave the planetfor them.

- Mario & RosMansfield, QLD

To show my kidsthat I tried toaddress climatechange

- GedGowrie, ACT

Australia is a greatcountry - it canand should lead theway.

- SueEast Fremantle, WA

we should leaveour descendants aworld of diversityand life

- Lynne S of OzGlebe, NSW

future generationsdon't have a voiceand they deserve asay too!

- DuncanCamberwell, VIC

we only have oneplanet to sharebetween6,945,147,000 of us

- S + s + DMiddle Cove, NSW

I want aFuture...one that iscleaner andgreener for all!

- BrendaMiddle PARK, QLD

The longer we waitthe more costly it isto correct ourclimate

- GayleneW Hindmarsh, SA

I want Australians to have a pollutionfree environment

- Terri BrownTuart Hill, WA

If we wait it willbe too late

- Rocky HenryCoorparoo, QLD

This is a greatopportunity forinnovation.

- Sue WilesWentworth Falls, NSW

I will supportpoliticians who standstrong for what isright

- adrianaGlenorchy, TAS

It's our future atstake.

- F. O'LearyUnley, SA

we only have oneworld

- aliciaWerribee, VIC

The earth willthank us for it.

- IsabelleCottesloe, WA

we owe it to thefuture. I want to bepart of the YESgeneration

- KimberleeHighgate Hill, QLD

I SAY YES BECAUSE...I am convinced by reputable scientists of the need for positive action

- Ted EganAlice Springs, NT

our country andthe world needs afuture

- anne robertstoorak, VIC

we love Australiaand so will ourgrand-children

- the TracksMt Hawthorn, WA

I want to leave theplanet in good shapefor my children!

- JuliaNailsworth, SA

Any other responsesays NO to ourchildrens future

- LamboMaiden Gully, VIC

We have the skills,vision and courageto be leaders.

- GretchenKenmore, QLD

I want my child tobe able to enjoythe GreatBarrier Reef

- Christine ReesPortarlington, VIC

Climate change isthe greatestthreat humanityhas ever faced.

- NikitaPennington, SA

Our planet has afever and we needto bring hertemperature down.

- Ingrid ShawExeter, SA

The time is now.It is urgent to actnow

- Brian ReganEast Bentleigh, VIC

our kids need toknow that we triedto fix the mess thatwe made

- MarnieBonbeach, VIC

We need a cleanerenergy future!

- The Richo'sWauchope, NSW

Because theenvironment has beenabused for too long

- TjoanComo, NSW

Say Yes information stall at Davies Park Market, Brisbane

It's time to nurture our planet and allthe people on it

- ReneeBrookfield, QLD

we must act onclimate change ifwe want ahabitable planet.

- Pete ECamperdown, NSW

I want to be thechange I wish tosee in the world

- AliRiddells Creek, VIC

As a young personI want to maintaina safe climate formy kids!

- Jaden HarrisNorth Curl Curl, NSW


- Michael Caiten

I SAY YES BECAUSE...I want a cleaner planet and a safer climate for future generations.

- John LloydChesney Vale, VIC

now is the time tostart a cleanenergy future.

- SusanSeven Hills, NSW

The planet needsus... But not asmuch as we needthe planet!

- Chris AlgerCranbourne South, VIC

It's time to put aprice on pollution

- JacquelineAnnerley, QLD

i am only 11 and iwant forrestswhen i grow up

- KyePort Lincoln, SA

I want a futurethat refelcts ourwise planning andinvesting

- Rachel AArana Hills, QLD

IF NOT ME, THENWHO? IF NOTNOW, THENWHEN?

- BETHMt Waverley, VIC

We need to act andNOW is the best wecan do.

- Margy BMorningside, QLD


- Prof. John QuigginSt. Lucia, QLD

a carbon price is the fairest way to cut emissions of carbon dioxide

I want arenewable energyfuture

- SarahO'Connor, ACT

Clean energy isthe brightestfuture!

- CathyElanora, NSW

this is a solid firststep to a desperatelyurgent threat

- Justi WoodNorth Perth, WA

I'd rather pay than the planet.

- Mattlismore, NSW

I have a right toclean air, cleanwater, and a cleanconscience.

- MoniqueStrathalbyn, SA

we should pay forthe emissions ourconsumption creates

- Sharp FamilyTatura, VIC

our childrendeserve to enjoyour world too!

- Ben and AnjaBeldon, WA

When habitat andspecies diversificationare gone, its too late.

- Bryandulwich hill, NSW

It is the mostimportant moralchallenge of ourgeneration

- GabrielleBassendean, WA

We need a cleanenergy economynow.

- CathyHawthorn, VIC

I SAY YES

BECAUSE...

- Peter Doherty, Nobel Laureate

Parkville, VIC

Time is runningout & this is animportant firststep

- Lisa CaripisBalwyn North, VIC

The world'sfuture needs avision, leadershipand our support.

- Hughes FamilyKlemzig, SA

Volunteers distributed hundreds of thousands of flyers, neighbour letters and posters throughout the campaign.

It can help savethe world'sbiodiversity andour future

- DrTein McDonaldWoodburn, NSW

No would mean wehad learnt nothingfrom the last 100years

- John KempHilton, WA

Solar trumps coalany day.

- FelicityLawson, NSW

For the sake ofour children andour grandchildrenplease act now

- Dora BerenyiDaylesford, VIC

I love this planetand value diversityof species

- Joy RPomona, QLD

it's time to stoptalking and starttaking action!

- GlenSt Kilda East, VIC

I know that cleanenergy industries arethe future forAustralia.

- ChrisWest End, QLD

Clean energy =green jobs forRegional Australia

- NatTatura, VIC

the future of mygeneration is at stake!

- Gemma BCCrows Nest, NSW

it sets a positiveexample forothers to follow

- ChrisWayville, SA

This action is thebest investment ourgeneration canmake

- Amanda HMiddle Cove, NSW

i want to see agreen sustainableeconomy flourishin my country

- Gemma SchuchHighgate Hill, QLD

a carbon price isneeded toprotect ourclimate

- Mark, RingwoodRingwood, VIC

protecting mothernature is priceless

- LieshaNewtown, NSW

I want futuregenerations toenjoy the lifestylewe have today!

- EliseYankalilla, SA

we need to INVESTIN RENEWABLEENERGY

- The Igoesmosman, NSW

I SAY YES BECAUSE...a carbon price is the first step in transforming to a sustainable Australia

- Dr Chris RiedyResearcher

Institute for Sustainable FuturesUltimo, NSW

With the carbontax, we CAN makea difference!!!

- CobaltKensington, NSW

I care about wildlifeand my children'sfuture.

- VMJMount Barker, SA

I am not ascientist but I'mclever enough tolisten to them.

- Terry KainSubiaco, WA

Now is the timefor action. Now iswhen we can makea difference.

- courtney baileymullumbimby, NSW

If you put the binsout, you pay forit. Same goes forcarbon!

- Aimee BoundNew Town, TAS

I want a future

- LibbyHomebush, NSW

I am privilegedenough to have thechoice.

- Thea WaltonPerth, WA

its MY future thatwill be affected; itsMY responsibility toact

- BonnieKensington, NSW

Its time for largecompanies to be heldaccountable.

- christinaNorton Summit, SA

it's the right thingfor the Australianeconomy.

- PeterCarlton North, VIC

WE SAY YES BECAUSE...climate change is already affecting poor communities in developing countries - inaction now will cost more later on

- Oxfam AustraliaCarlton, VIC

We want oureconomy to be ready for the longrun....

- Brad, Sherida2460, NSW

it's my future!- Samantha Cooper

mona vale, NSW

Doing nothing isnot an option

- Chris TPotts Point, NSW

We need a safeclimate to create abright future!

- LauraSydney, NSW

It's the smart thingto do for ourfuture

- - AlexGreenwich, NSW

my conscience won'tallow otherwise.

- Nick DennisCurrumbin Valley, QLD

Australia has thechance to set atrend for theworld.

- EmilyBrunswick, VIC

I feel good whenAustralia does theright thing

- SteveNewtown, NSW

the sustainablefuture i see is amagnificent place

- JamesRedfern, NSW

we must act NOWto reduce carbonemissions

- MarkWembley, WA

It's time to make astart on reducingemissions

- SebastienRed Hill, ACT

Australia is in theright position tobe leaders inchange

- EmilyMalabar, NSW

the Australia I loveis a forwardthinking postivecountry

- Sue -SunburySunbury, VIC

NOW is the timeto make a leapfrom unconsciousto accountable!

- Arna BaartzMurwillumbah, NSW

It's time to takeaction and make adifference to ourplanet!

- Rosie O'ReillyStuart Park, NT

Our children willjudge us for theaction we takeTODAY!

- Jason & FionaCarina Heights, QLD

We rely on ourplanet. It is time toreturn the favour.

- DamoAlstonville, NSW

a few dollars nowwill mean avoidinga catastrophelater

- cristyAnnerley, QLD

Some things arebigger than politicsand economics.

- JonoEdithvale, VIC

I've seen thedestruction climatechange has onbiodiversity!

- GrantCarrara, QLD

by leading byexample, the worldwill follow!

- Andrew GeorgeGlenalta, SA

Our earth needsfriends who willstand up for her!

- KateWhitfield, QLD

I want mydaughter to havean enviroment thatis rich and varied

- GeoffNinderry, QLD

some things aremore importantthan the price ofbread

- LarnoFive Dock, NSW

I refuse to believewe are too cheapto protect ourenvironment

- FlaviaEast Victoria Park, WA

we need to preserveour planet for allhuman and animalkind

- EvieLane Cove, NSW


- Andy GrodeckiScience Communicator,

Gleneagle, QLD

I love this planet and want my granddaughter to be able to love it with a safe climate

anyone making amess should be heldaccountable to cleanit up!

- MarkAnnerley, QLD

I believe in asustainablefuture! Its timefor CHANGE!

- Stacey KooleCorio, VIC

I want to be proudof our past, bymaking a betterfuture from it

- A.Macdonaldwodonga, VIC

We understandthe science andcare deeply forour children

- Susan AndrewNightcliff, NT

it would show thatwe're not a countryof the selfish andfoolish

- AlexFrankston South, VIC

if we don't thenwho will?

- AmyAshgrove, QLD

Awareness withoutaction is irresponsible.

- JoPomona, QLD

i was taught totake responsibilityfor my actions

- RachelTurvey Park, NSW

The science isclear. Please helpmy grandchildren

- Doone WybornAnstead, QLD

if you're not part ofthe solution, you'repart of the problem!

- Anne MasonLorne, VIC

Leafletting at Buranda transport hub, Brisbane

a healthy planet isworth its weightin gold!

- emsyElwood, VIC

We are NOTafraid to

- YogaPeopleHeathmont, VIC

we can't afford notto

- LindaEarlwood, NSW

If we don't act nowfuture generationswill pay for ourfolly

- EvanEaglehawk, VIC

I want to liveknowing thatthere will be aworld to live in.

- RosannaCanley Heights, NSW

Only in unity canwe hope toinfluence positivechange.

- M.HartNowra, NSW

We need to getback to 350ppmfrom our current391ppm

- SherbsLyneham, ACT

Planting the seedmay cost but withharvest comes profit.

- AnkeBirrong, NSW

I'm 17 and want tolive in a world asbeautiful as it istoday.

- Daniel FilanHornsby Heights, NSW

We need to actnow - not wait foreveryone else. Justdo it!- Ron & Sue SmithBoreen Point, QLD

Pretending it willbe OK won't changeanything

- BronKirribilli, NSW

we can no longerignore the facts ofclimate change

- KerryThe Gap, QLD

Australia will beable to stand talland say we tookaction.

- Dan HockingSmythesdale, VIC

This is our chanceto do something!let's Say Yestogether!

- ChristinaZillmere, QLD

This is anopportunity for us toINVEST in newtechnologies

- Tim SpinksSouth Yarra, VIC

current and futuregenerations aredepending on it

- SophieReid, ACT

We all need to bepart of thesolution.

- Y.M.Sutherland, NSW

people and ourearth are worthmore thancorporate profit

- kate & mattBox Hill North, VIC

our pollution ishurting the mostvulnerable

- MadeleineClarence Gardens, SA

It's just sensiblerisk management.

- Tom PWaverley, NSW

Carbon tax makesus attractivetrading partnersin long run

- Sandra WarnHazelbrook, NSW

It's a rational andethical thing to do!

- inariCornubia, QLD

Sustainability is about economy,society AND theenvironment!

- JacquelineJerrabomberra, NSW

it's a brilliant solutionto a very difficultproblem.

- Yolande PickettMt Evelyn, VIC

It's time to beproactive notretroactive

- JuliaJolimont, WA

We simply muststart to address theissue NOW

- DaveBlackheath, NSW

It's the economicallyrational thing to do.

- Ian SmithTaylors Lakes, VIC

we have children- Sherry & Baz

Lowden, WA

it will create the jobsfor the future

- Barry FRENCHMARRICKVILLE, NSW

I am trying to builda better world

- Brad HarrisRobinvale, VIC


- Michael Caiten

I SAY YES BECAUSE...this benefits the health of our communities and the health of our planet- Professor Michael Kidd AM, World Organization of Family

Doctors, Glenelg, SA

Letterboxing personally-signed Say Yes ‘neighbour letters’ in Ferndale, WA

It is time to actfor the future

- Ed SmartClifton HIll, VIC

changing ourbehaviour towardspolluting is essential.

- RosieThe Patch, VIC

Say Yes information stall at Bendigo Market, Victoria

I won't put myhead in the sand

- BrigidBrunswick West, VIC

I care- --Dave

Bardon, QLD

I SAY YES BECAUSE...it’s up to us to give future generations a liveable planet

- Nick EarlsAuthor

Toowong, QLD

our country is toobeautiful to waste!

- AllyHazelbrook, NSW

either polluterspay, or the planetand futuregenerations do.

- Char GraingerClayton, VIC

To show the worldthat Australiadoes CARE!

- IsaKardinya, WA

As one of thelargest polluters,per capita, we needto act!

- BillRoyston Park, SA

This planet is toobeautiful to ruinwith our neglect

- FitzGerald famimaleny, QLD

When theenvironment isdestroyed theeconomy will be too

- jOHN and MelBlackwood, SA

It's time to stoptalking and takeaction

- HannahNundah, QLD

I dont want ableak future dueto poor pastchoices

- NatalieTempe, NSW

It makes simpleeconomic sense!

- MoniqueArtarmon, NSW


- Michael Caiten


- Climate andHealth Alliance

Camberwell, VIC

climate change is the biggest threat there is to global public health

Australia needs toshow the rest ofthe world how it'sdone!

- Carbon HouseWest End, QLD

I imagine a betterworld and this isa small steptowards that

- NicoleLatrobe, TAS

The world isn'tours to inherit; itis a gift we giveto our kids

- ErienneDrewvale, QLD

History will recallAust as a climateleader withcourage

- Dr Ross HeadifePort Melbourne, VIC

I SAY YES BECAUSE...I’m no climate change expert, but I respect those who are

- Meshel LaurieVIC

I care about thefuture.

- Andrea MCoburg, VIC

I want a carbon taxto stimulate a greeneconomy and jobs

- RoddersMt Ommaney, QLD

it's a win for theeconomy, theenvironment & ourquality of life

- ebReervoir, VIC

Australia shouldshow the way. Let's get on withit!

- The ThompsonsWanniassa, ACT

we need to thinkglobal, act local &respond personally-now!

- Cara, Epping3076, VIC

the science is in,the story is clear:we just can'twait.

- Greg BattyeYarralumla, ACT

Our planet deservesall the help it canget to survive!

- Linda VPacific Pines, QLD

Our childrendeserve to inherita clean earth

- KateBellevue Hill, NSW

it will be cheaper inthe long run

- Damian KClifton Hill, VIC

Because i owe it tothe generation laterdown the line.

- BillClaremont, WA

the world we haveis wonderful andworth cherishing

- HelenaHighgate Hill, QLD

Our planet is tooprecious to waitand see. Weneed to act now!

- N RoyallKings Point, NSW

our Earth ispriceless.

- CatherineCaulfield North, VIC

It's worth payingmore so we canalways enjoy a cleanenvironment

- Rose GiudiciSouth Hobart, TAS

For all those whodon't have a voiceto do so

- Caitlin DaddBellingen, NSW

time is runningout.

- Wynne RussellTaroona, TAS

I SAY YES

BECAUSE...

- Geoff Weir, Director,Financial Sector Services

Point Piper, NSW

The cost ofcontinuing to ignorethe problem is toohigh

- LuckyAinslie, ACT

Saying NO is nolonger an option.

- AndrewSouthbank, VIC

The science ofclimate change isReal and its timefor ACTION

- NatalieSpence, ACT

Our coal addiction

makes us world's

biggest polluters

per capita

- Robyn

Yaroomba, QLD

I care for theplanet, for wildlifeand for futuregenerations.

- PaulStuarts Point, NSW

YES is the future,YES is the key to asafe earth.WE NEEDYES!

- M H-JBalwyn North, VIC

it's high time wegot started buildingour clean futureeconomy

- Helen WilliamsAnnandale, NSW

I love our planetand we should doeverything we canto save her.

- Emily KBrisbane, QLD

If not us who? Ifnot now when?

- Megan EvansWerribee, VIC

using 100%renewable energyin Australia justmakes sense!

- Lydia AndrewsNewtown, NSW

I care about the'greatest moraldilemma of ourtime'

- ChristineToowong, QLD

A clean energyfuture is asustainable future.

- GMTENNYSON, NSW

I want to leave mychildren a countrythat has a healthyfuture.

- Carmen BlancoDudely, NSW

We need to lookafter our ailingEarth before it'stoo late.

- Steve HCollie, WA

we need a healthyenvironment forsurvival, healthand happiness!

- Bethia BlondSt. James, WA

It is the rightthing to do!

- JCChisholm, ACT

the future of ourplanet depends onit.

- CathElizabeth bay, NSW

The longer we waitthe harder it willbe. The time to actis now!

- Jo Askew&FamilyDrake, NSW

Our kids willsuffer if we don'tact immediately!

- GillKalbeeba, SA

we must dosomething to reduceour carbonfootprint.

- PennyHaberfield, NSW

It just makessense!

- BECCaboolture, QLD

I believe in commonsense

- WillNarrabunda, ACT

a clean future is abetter future.

- Damian IMarrickville, NSW

I love our pristineoceans and clearblue sky

- JeddaMartinsville, NSW

Our land, oceans,and animals arewhat enrich ourlives!

- JamesKew, VIC

I SAY YES BECAUSE...we need to urgently fix our planet so our kids can grow up in a beautiful world - not a broken one

- Dylan LewisRadio Announcer, Nova 100,

Richmond, VIC

The science isunassailable. Doingnothing is not anoption.

- LenForest Hill, VIC

I love my kids- Karina

Wallsend, NSW

If we don't we'lllive to regret it

- Stevecoogee, NSW

97% of climatescientists areworth listeningto...

- Jarren NylundAnnerley, QLD

Time is runningout. We need to actNOW!

- JennieCrookwell, NSW

our current way oflife is unsustainable

- JoeHampton, VIC

I SAY YES BECAUSE...we can’t afford to risk continued carbon pollution. Pricing carbon is win-win

- Nigel WatersCitizen and Privacy Expert,

Nelson Bay, NSW

Australia shouldlead, not follow.

- Zoe adelaideKensington, SA

my kids deserveto see what wehave now

- BettyCherrybrook, NSW

I want to seeAustralia set upwell for thefuture

- Douglas JohnsonFitzroy, VIC

It's a short termcost to a longterm solution.

- Axeris SondyreKalamunda, WA

We should help givelife back to theplanet that gave usours!- Stacey Lachmund

Traralgon, VIC

it will bolsterinnovation, makingindustries moreefficient

- erwinst kilda, VIC

Australia can beleaders and givefuture generations afair go

- GlenNorth Wahroonga, NSW

i say yes tobeauty, freedomand empowerment

- mORGANAEast Melbourne, VIC

there can be noeconomy withoutecology!

- TomMosman, NSW

I can and recognisethat I am a globalcitizen

- Ian CunninghamAlbert Park, VIC

We have anobligation to bothour planet and future generations

- Nikita SWaverton, NSW

if we don't, ourselfishness willcost our kids &grandkids all.

- SueCarrum, VIC

It provides theopportunity for usall to live moreresposibly

- CelesteBrunswick, VIC

we cannot sustaincurrent levels ofresource depletionand growth

- Danni StevensCentral Coast, NSW

The 'weight' ofcarbon emissionswill be felt forgenerations

- EmmaBlacktown, NSW

It is about doingthe right thing,for the greatergood..

- AndyNorth Coogee, WA

Tomorrow couldbe too late.

- AlexBeechworth, VIC

I want a future formy kid's kid's kids

- PaulNorth Balgowlah, NSW

We face a climateemergency, let'sgo 100%renewable.

- PabloAbbotsford, VIC

The future ofhumanity lies inthe balance. Saveour planet now!

- JillianRedlynch, QLD

I SAY YES BECAUSE...the science is clear; we must act urgently to slow climate change

- Prof. Ian LoweBrisbane, QLD

because we mustbegin to value ourresources

- TopheKingsford, NSW

I love and care forour world.

- Penny LangmeadCaulfield North, VIC

IT IS REAL- Steve L

Ipswich, QLD

I want my childrento live in asustainable, cleanfuture

- Michelle KSt Kilda East, VIC

We’re a broad and historic partnership project of leading civil society organisations representing youth, workers, the environment and the community.

Between us we represent over 3 million Australians.

We have come together under the “Say Yes” banner for this critical year of action.

Say Yes Australia is a non-partisan initiative, and does not receive any government funding.

The following organisations came together to start Say Yes Australia:

Australian Conservation FoundationAustralian Council Of Trade UnionsAustralian Youth Climate CoalitionClimate Action Network AustraliaThe Climate InstituteEnvironment Victoria (On Behalf Of Australia’s Conservation Councils)

Getup!Greenpeace Australia PacificWorld Wildlife Fund Australia

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Copyright © 2011 Say Yes Australia Authorised by K Skinner, 27 Peel Street, South Brisbane 4101The messages included in this book are those of the individuals and organisations that submitted statements via our website (www.sayyesaustralia.org.au/add-you-voice) or by email and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Say Yes Australia coalition or its affiliate organisations.

Say Yes Australia community volunteers held hundreds of events and activities across the country, from Toowoomba (Qld) to Glengowrie (SA), and from Capel (WA) to the Macedon Ranges (Vic).

WHY DO YOU SAY YES?

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