Two climate rallies were held today in Sydney, Warrang, Gadigal.
The first was held at the Liberal Party Headquarters on William Street as part of the ‘School Strike 4 Climate’ movement. Aunty Rhonda Dixon-Grovernor and Nadeena Dixon delivered an Acknowledgement of Country, while Victor Steffensen a Gimuy-walubarra yidi man spoke about Aboriginal fire practice. Other speakers included Shiann Broderick, a 18 year old bushfire survivor and school strike leader from Nymboida NSW, and Janet Reynolds, a bushfire survivor from Numbugga. Zach Fower, a student musician who featured on The Voice sang a rendition of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’. Around 2,000 people attended the rally.
The second event was organised by Uni Student for Climate Justice, backed by ASEN and endorsed by FIRE. The rally started at Sydney Town Hall. Speakers included Amy Lamont, ‘Yaama Ngunna Baarka’ (Save The Rivers) founder, Bruce Shillingsworth, Lily Rosebell and Gamillaraay man, Nathan Leslie. Protestors then marched back to William Street, where more speeches were made, including by environmental worker, Andy Mason.
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