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Backwards March urges Baillieu Government to change direction on environment

Saturday, 12 November 2011

Photo/filming opportunity: Around 1000 people (including some in cow costumes) walking backwards in Melbourne’s streets

What: Around 1000 Victorians (including some in cow costumes) will march backwards from Parliament House to Treasury Gardens this Sunday to highlight the direction the Baillieu Government has taken Victoria on the environment and climate change in the past year, and call on the Coalition Government to stop taking Victoria backwards.

When: Tomorrow, Sunday 13 November, speakers beginning at 1pm, Backwards March beginning at 1.20pm

Speakers include:

Kate Tubbs, Bacchus Marsh teacher and farmer defending her farm from coal-mining.
Mark Wakeham, Campaigns Director, Environment Victoria
Luke Chamberlain, Victorian Forest Campaigner, The Wilderness Society.
Cam Walker, Campaigns Coordinator, Friends of the Earth
Matt Ruchel, Executive Director, Victorian National Parks Association

For comment and pre-recorded interviews:

Cam Walker Friends of the Earth 0419 338 047
Kelly O’Shanassy Environment Victoria 0421 054 402
Luke Chamberlain The Wilderness Society 0424 098 729
Matt Ruchel Victorian National Parks Association 0418 357 813