QUIT COAL – VOLUNTEERS CAMPAIGNING FOR A COAL AND GAS FREE VICTORIA GET INVOLVED
Campaigns and Actions
Coal and Gas Free Communities
In April 2012, the Victorian and Federal governments jointly declared that experimental technology could turn Gippsland into a coal export region the size of the Pilbara. Shortly after, the Minerals Council of Australia declared in a submission to a government inquiry that ‘there is enormous potential for Coal Seam Methane (CSG) industry in Victoria’. Since then, […]
Direct Action
As a grass-roots organisation, there are always things that come up that don’t fall under one campaign. The government often surprises the public with announcements (almost all bad) that need a response. Groups and organisations reach out to us for help or just to start a dialogue. And sometimes there are just amazing or important […]
The Latest
The Bliss of Ignorance
Watch the beautiful and moving free documentary The Bliss of Ignorance about South Africa’s coal industry, and the terrible impact it has on human health. Featuring stunning cinematography and heartbreaking stories, this new film is not to be missed. The Bliss Of Ignorance from Simon Waller on Vimeo. facebook.com/TheBlissOfIgnorance Through first-hand testimony The Bliss […]
Knitting Nannas Against Gas & Gina Rinestone are coming to Melbourne
You’ve heard of a sit in, but have you heard of a knit in? Our favourite nannas will be rolling into Melbourne town this weekend to tell Daniel Andrews that frack is whack. Gina Rinehart might like fracking, but Gina Rinestone doesn’t! The lovely Gippsland Knitting Nannas Against Gas, part of a movement of brave […]
City and Country Rally Together to Oppose Unconventional Gas
At the first Melbourne hearing for the inquiry into unconventional gas in Victoria, farmers have demanded the government keep Victoria Gasfield Free. To demonstrate the risk an unconventional gas industry poses to our foodbowls, Victorian farmers set up a stall of fresh produce on the steps of Parliament House. One million hectares of Western Victoria […]
Upcoming Events
If you’re interested in finding out more about Quit Coal, how we work, and how you can get involved, this is for you! We’ll give you background to the organisation and our current campaigns, and show you a bit of what we do behind the scenes. RSVPs are essential – email volunteers@quitcoal.org.au if you’re interested in coming along and/or want more info!
Come along to our weekly Wednesday night meetings, share a meal, meet other collective members and find out what’s been going on. No need to RSVP, just show up!
Come along to our weekly Wednesday night meetings, share a meal, meet other collective members and find out what’s been going on. No need to RSVP, just show up!
Come along to our weekly Wednesday night meetings, share a meal, meet other collective members and find out what’s been going on. No need to RSVP, just show up!
