Earth:Climate emergency declarations in Australia

From HandWiki
Thousands of Melburnians turned up and marched for action on climate on April 22, Earthday 2017.

Climate Emergency is being declared in Australia similarly to many other jurisdictions across the world (actions known as Climate emergency declaration). One such jurisdiction in Australia, Darebin City Council, was the first one in the world to declare a climate emergency in 2016. This page lists all known climate emergency declarations within Australian jurisdictions across all three levels of government in Australia (Local, State, and Federal).

Federal

There is currently no declaration of a climate emergency at the Federal level in Australia, although there have been multiple motions moved to declare one.

In October 2019, the Australian Labor Party supported the Australian Greens Party's motion to declare a climate emergency. The motion was additionally supported by crossbenchers Zali Steggall, Helen Haines, and Andrew Wilkie, as well as Centre Alliance.[1] However, the proposition failed with members of the Morrison Government and some crossbenchers voting against it.[1]

State/Territory

Climate Emergencies Declared by State/Territory

The Australian Capital Territory is the first and only territory/state to have declared a climate emergency. The South Australian Parliament voted for a climate emergency in the upper house in South Australia but this has not passed the lower house.

States/Territories That Have Declared a Climate Emergency
State/Territory Declared a Climate Emergency Date
Australian Capital Territory Yes Labor/Green Coalition Government voted for a climate emergency on 16 May 2019[2]
New South Wales No N/A
Northern Territory No N/A
Queensland No N/A
South Australia Partial Upper House of SA Parliament voted for a climate emergency in 2019. The climate emergency motion has not passed the lower house[3]
Tasmania No N/A
Victoria No N/A
Western Australia No N/A

Local Government

In June 2019, Councilor Trent McCarthy of the City of Darebin brought together councilors and parliamentarians in Australia and around the world online link-ups to connect the work of climate emergency-declared councils and governments. Following these link-ups and a successful motion at the National General Assembly of Local Government, McCarthy announced the formation of Climate Emergency Australia, a new network of Australian governments and councils advocating for a climate emergency response.

Local Government has been the most active level of government at declaring climate emergencies in Australia. Currently, every state in Australia has at least one local government jurisdiction that has declared a climate emergency. There are only two capital city local governments that have not declared a climate emergency, the City of Perth which has not yet voted on a climate emergency declaration, and the City of Brisbane which has voted against a climate emergency motion.[4] Below is a list of local government jurisdictions that have declared a climate emergency, voted against a climate emergency or have not voted on a climate emergency.

New South Wales

Climate Emergencies Declared by Local Government Areas in NSW

36 of 128 Local Government Jurisdictions in NSW have declared a climate emergency. This is the highest number of climate emergencies declared of any state however, Victoria has the highest percentage of climate emergency declarations.

Climate Emergencies Declared by Metropolitan Local Government Areas
New South Wales Local Government Areas That Have Declared Climate Emergency
Council Declared a Climate Emergency Date
Albury City Council No Council voted against climate emergency 26 May 2020 [5]
Armidale Regional Council Yes 23 October 2019[6]
Ballina Shire Council Yes 29 November 2019 Ballina Shire was the 72nd Council in Australia to declare a climate emergency[7]
Balranald Shire Council No N/A
Bathurst Regional Council No N/A
Bayside Council No N/A
Bega Valley Shire Council Yes 28 August 2019 [8]
Bellingen Shire Council Yes 27 March 2019 [9]
Berrigan Shire Council No N/A
Blacktown City Council Yes 26 February 2020 [10]
Bland Shire Council No N/A
Blayney Shire No N/A
Blue Mountains City Council Yes 26 February 2020[11]
Bogan Shire Council No N/A
Bourke Shire Council No N/A
Brewarrina Shire Council No N/A
Broken Hill City Council Yes 25 September 2019[12]
Burwood Council No N/A
Byron Shire Council Yes 18 October 2018 [13]
Cabonne Council No N/A
Camden Council No N/A
Campbelltown City Council No N/A
City of Canada Bay Yes 17 September 2019 [14]
City of Sydney Yes 24 June 2019 [15]
City of Canterbury-Bankstown Yes 27 August 2019
Carrathool Shire Council No N/A
Central Coast Council Yes 26 August 2019[16]
Central Darling Shire Council No N/A
Cessnock City Council No N/A
Clarence Valley Council Yes 23 April 2019[17]
Cobar Shire Council No N/A
City of Coffs Harbour No On the 10 October 2019 Coffs Harbour City Council voted against declaring a climate emergency[18]
Coolamon Shire Council No N/A
Coonamble Shire Council No N/A
Cowra Shire Council No N/A
Cumberland Council No N/A
Dubbo Regional Council No N/A
Dungog Shire Council No N/A
Edward River Council No N/A
Eurobodalla Shire Council No N/A
Fairfield City Council No N/A
Federation Council No N/A
Forbes Shire Council No N/A
Georges River Council No N/A
Gilgandra Shire Council No N/A
Glen Innes Severn Council Yes 26 September 2019[19]
Goulburn Mulwaree Council No N/A
Greater Hume Shire Council No N/A
City of Griffith Yes N/A
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council No N/A
Gunnedah Shire Council No N/A
Gwydir Shire Council No N/A
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Yes 17 March 2021[20]
Hawkesbury City Council Yes 12 March 2019[21]
Hay Shire Council No N/A
Hilltops Council No N/A
Hornsby Shire No N/A
Municipality of Hunter's Hill Yes 24 February 2020 [22]
Inner West Council Yes 14 May 2019[23]
Inverell Shire Council No N/A
Junee Shire Council No N/A
Kempsey Shire Council No N/A
Municipality of Kiama Yes 17 December 2019[24]
Ku-ring-gai Council No N/A
Kyogle Council No N/A
Lachlan Shire Council No N/A
Lake Macquarie City Council No N/A
Lane Cove Council Yes 16 September 2019[25]
Leeton Shire Council No N/A
City of Lismore Yes 13 August 2019[26]
City of Lithgow No N/A
Liverpool City Council No N/A
Liverpool Plains Shire Council No N/A
Lockhart Shire Council No N/A
Maitland City Council No N/A
Mid-Coast Council Yes 23 October 2019[27]
Mid-Western Regional Council No N/A
Moree Plains Shire Council No N/A
Mosman Municipal Council Yes 12 November 2019[28]
Murray River Council No N/A
Murrumbidgee Council No N/A
Muswellbrook Shire Council No N/A
Nambucca Valley Council No N/A
Narrabri Shire Council No N/A
Narrandera Shire Council No N/A
Narromine Shire Council No N/A
Newcastle City Council Yes 28 May 2019[29]
North Sydney Council Yes 22 July 2019[30]
Northern Beaches Council Yes 27 August 2019[31]
Oberon Council No N/A
Orange Council No N/A
Parkes Shire Council No N/A
City of Parramatta No N/A
Penrith City Council No N/A
Port Stephens Council No N/A
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council No N/A
City of Randwick Yes 30 April 2019[32]
Richmond Valley Council No N/A
City of Ryde Yes 28 May 2019[33]
Shellharbour City Council No N/A
Shoalhaven City Council No N/A
Singleton Council No N/A
Snowy Monaro Regional Council No N/A
Snowy Valleys Council No N/A
Strathfield Municipal Council No N/A
Sutherland Shire Council No N/A
Tamworth Regional Council No N/A
Temora Shire Council No N/A
Tenterfield Shire Council No N/A
The Hills Shire Council No N/A
Tweed Shire Council Yes 19 September 2019[34]
Upper Hunter Shire Council Yes 25 February 2019[35]
Upper Lachlan Shire Council No N/A
Uralla Shire Council No N/A
Wagga Wagga City Council No N/A
Walcha Council No N/A
Walgett Shire Council No N/A
Warren Shire Council No N/A
Warrumbungle Shire Council No N/A
Waverley Council Yes 10 December 2019[36]
Weddin Shire Council No N/A
Wentworth Shire Council No N/A
City of Willoughby Yes 17 October 2019[37]
Wingecarribee Shire Council Yes 12 February 2020[38]
Wollondilly Shire Council No N/A
Wollongong City Council Yes 12 August 2019[39]
Municipality of Woollahra Yes 9 September 2019[40]
Yass Valley Council No N/A

Northern Territory

Climate Emergency Declared by Darwin City Council

There is only one local government jurisdiction in the Northern Territory that has declared a climate emergency and that is the City of Darwin.

Northern Territory Local Government Areas That Have Declared Climate Emergency
Council Declared a Climate Emergency Date
Alice Springs Town Council No N/A
Alyangula No N/A
Barkly Regional Council No N/A
Belyuen Community Government Council No N/A
Central Desert Regional Council No N/A
Coomalie Community Government Council No N/A
Darwin, City of Yes Darwin was the first Local Government jurisdiction in the Northern Territory to declare a climate emergency on 30 July 2019[41]
Northern Territory Rates Act Area (East Arm) No N/A
East Arnhem Regional Council No N/A
Katherine Town Council No N/A
Litchfield Council No N/A
MacDonnell Regional Council No N/A
Nhulunbuy Corporation No N/A
Palmerston, City of No N/A
Roper Gulf Regional Council No N/A
Tiwi Islands Regional Council No N/A
Unincorporated Top End Region (Finnis-Mary) No N/A
Victoria Daly Regional Council No N/A
Wagait Shire Council No N/A
West Arnhem Regional Council No N/A
West Daly Regional Council No N/A
Yulara No N/A

Queensland

Climate Emergency Declared by Noosa City Council

There is one Local Government Jurisdiction that has declared a climate emergency in Queensland, Noosa City Council.[42] Brisbane City Council voted against a climate emergency and is one of two capital city zones in Australia that have not declared a climate emergency.[4]

Queensland Local Government Areas That Have Declared Climate Emergency
Council Declared a Climate Emergency Date
Aurukun Shire Council No N/A
Balonne Shire Council No N/A
Banana Shire Council No N/A
Barcaldine Regional Council No N/A
Barcoo Shire Council No N/A
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council No N/A
Boulia Shire Council No N/A
Brisbane City Council No Voted against climate emergency July 31, 2019[4]
Bulloo Shire Council No N/A
Bundaberg Regional Council No N/A
Burdekin Shire Council No N/A
Burke Shire Council No N/A
Cairns Regional Council No N/A
Carpentaria Shire Council No N/A
Cassowary Coast Regional Council No N/A
Central Highlands Regional Council No N/A
Charters Towers Regional Council No N/A
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council No N/A
Cloncurry Shire Council No N/A
Cook Shire Council No N/A
Croydon Shire Council No N/A
Diamantina Shire Council No N/A
Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council No N/A
Shire of Douglas No N/A
Etheridge Shire Council No N/A
Flinders Shire Council No N/A
Fraser Coast Regional Council No N/A
Gladstone Regional Council No N/A
Gold Coast City Council No N/A
Goondiwindi Regional Council No N/A
Gympie Regional Council No N/A
Hinchinbrook Shire Council No N/A
Aboriginal Shire of Hope Vale No N/A
Ipswich City Council No N/A
Isaac Regional Council No N/A
Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council No N/A
Shire of Livingstone No N/A
Aboriginal Shire of Lockhart River No N/A
Lockyer Valley Regional Council No N/A
Logan City Council No N/A
Longreach Regional Council No N/A
Mackay Regional Council No N/A
Aboriginal Shire of Mapoon No N/A
Maranoa Regional Council No N/A
Shire of Mareeba No N/A
McKinlay Shire Council No N/A
Moreton Bay Regional Council No N/A
Mornington Shire Council No N/A
Mount Isa City Council No N/A
Murweh Shire Council No N/A
Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council No N/A
Shire of Noosa Yes 18 July 2019[42]
North Burnett Regional Council No N/A
Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council No N/A
Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council No N/A
Paroo Shire Council No N/A
Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council No N/A
Quilpie Shire Council No N/A
Redland City Council No N/A
Richmond Shire Council No N/A
Rockhampton Regional Council No N/A
Scenic Rim Regional Council No N/A
Somerset Regional Council No N/A
South Burnett Regional Council No N/A
Southern Downs Regional Council No N/A
Sunshine Coast Regional Council No N/A
Tablelands Regional Council No N/A
Toowoomba Regional Council No N/A
Torres Shire Council No N/A
Torres Strait Island Regional Council No N/A
Townsville City Council No N/A
Western Downs Regional Council No N/A
Whitsunday Regional Council No N/A
Winton Shire Council No N/A
Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council No N/A
Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council No N/A
Aboriginal Shire of Yarrabah No N/A

South Australia

Climate Emergencies Declared by South Australian Local Government Areas

16/67 Local Government Jurisdictions have declared a climate emergency in South Australia. The Town of Gawler was the first local government area to declare a climate emergency in South Australia.

Climate Emergencies Declared by South Australian Metropolitan Local Government Areas
South Australian Local Government Areas That Have Declared Climate Emergency
Council Declared a Climate Emergency Date
Adelaide Hills Council Yes Adelaide Hills Council was the second council in South Australia to declare a climate emergency and was the 13th council to declare a climate emergency on 26 March 2019.[43]
Adelaide Plains Council No N/A
Alexandrina Council Yes 16 December 2019[44]
Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara No N/A
Barossa Council No N/A
Berri Barmera Council No N/A
City of Adelaide Yes The City of Adelaide was the fourth Capital City Council to declare a climate emergency and the fourth South Australian Council to declare a climate emergency on 27 August 2019[45]
City of Burnside Yes 24 September 2019[46]
Campbelltown City Council Yes 5 November 2019[47]
District Council of Ceduna No N/A
City of Charles Sturt Yes 9 December 2019[48]
Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council No N/A
District Council of Cleve No N/A
District Council of Coober Pedy No N/A
Coorong District Council No N/A
Copper Coast Council No N/A
District Council of Elliston No N/A
Flinders Ranges Council No N/A
District Council of Franklin Harbour No N/A
Town of Gawler Yes The Town of Gawler was the first South Australian Council to Declare a climate emergency on 22 January 2019[49]
Regional Council of Goyder No N/A
District Council of Grant No N/A
City of Holdfast Bay Yes 8 October 2019[50]
Kangaroo Island Council No N/A
District Council of Karoonda East Murray No N/A
District Council of Kimba No N/A
Kingston District Council No N/A
Light Regional Council Yes 26 March 2019[51]
District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula No N/A
District Council of Loxton Waikerie No N/A
City of Marion No Voted against a climate emergency on 26 March 2019[52]
Mid Murray Council No N/A
City of Mitcham Yes 22 October 2019[53]
Mount Barker District Council Yes 4 November 2019 [54]
City of Mount Gambier No N/A
District Council of Mount Remarkable No N/A
Rural City of Murray Bridge Yes 14 October 2019[55]
Naracoorte Lucindale Council No N/A
Northern Areas Council No N/A
City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters No N/A
City of Onkaparinga No N/A
District Council of Orroroo Carrieton No N/A
District Council of Peterborough No N/A
City of Playford No N/A
City of Port Adelaide Enfield Yes 8 October 2019[56]
Port Augusta City Council No N/A
City of Port Lincoln Yes 19 August 2019[57]
Port Pirie Regional Council No N/A
City of Prospect No N/A
Renmark Paringa Council No N/A
District Council of Robe No N/A
Municipal Council of Roxby Downs No N/A
City of Salisbury Yes 28 October 2019[58]
Southern Mallee District Council No N/A
District Council of Streaky Bay No N/A
Tatiara District Council No N/A
City of Tea Tree Gully No N/A
District Council of Tumby Bay No N/A
City of Unley No N/A
City of Victor Harbor Yes 16 December 2019[59]
Wakefield Regional Council No N/A
Corporation of the Town of Walkerville No N/A
Wattle Range Council No N/A
City of West Torrens No N/A
City of Whyalla No N/A
Wudinna District Council No N/A
District Council of Yankalilla No N/A

Tasmania

Climate Emergencies declared by Tasmanian Local Government Areas

There are four councils in Tasmania that have declared a Climate Emergency. There are three councils that have rejected/voted against the declaration of a climate emergency.

Tasmanian Local Government Areas That Have Declared Climate Emergency
Council Have They Declared A Climate Emergency Date
Break O'Day Council No Voted against climate emergency motion June 2019[60]
Brighton Council No N/A
Burnie Council No N/A
Central Coast Council No N/A
Central Highlands Council No N/A
Circular Head Council No N/A
Clarence City Council No N/A
Derwent Valley Council No N/A
Devonport City Council No N/A
Dorset Council No N/A
Flinders Council No N/A
George Town Council No N/A
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council No N/A
Glenorchy City Council No Voted against climate emergency motion October 2019[61]
Hobart City Council Yes June 2019[62]
Huon Valley Council No N/A
Kentish Council No N/A
Kingborough Council Yes July 2019[62]
King Island Council No N/A
Latrobe Council No N/A
Launceston City Council Yes August 2019[62]
Meander Valley Council No Voted against climate emergency motion December 2019[63]
Northern Midlands Council Yes 29 October 2020[64]
Sorell Council No N/A
Southern Midlands Council No N/A
Tasman Council No N/A
Waratah Wynyard Council No N/A
West Coast Council No N/A
West Tamar Council No N/A

Victoria

Climate Emergencies Declared by Local Government Areas

32 of 79 Local Government jurisdictions in Victoria have declared a climate emergency, this is the highest percentage of climate emergencies declared for any state. Darebin City Council in Victoria was the first jurisdiction in the world to declare a climate emergency in 2016.[65]

Climate Emergency Declarations by Metropolitan Local Government Areas
Victorian Local Government Areas That Have Declared Climate Emergency
Council Declared a Climate Emergency Date Climate Targets
Alpine Shire No N/A
Rural City of Ararat No N/A
City of Ballarat Yes 21 November 2018[66]
Banyule City Council Yes 7 October 2019[67] Banyule City Council has a target to be carbon neutral by 2040[68]
Bass Coast Shire Yes 21 August 2019[69]
Shire of Baw Baw No N/A
Bayside City Council Yes 17 December 2019[70] Bayside Council was certified carbon neutral in December 2020[71]
Rural City of Benalla No N/A
Boroondara City Council No N/A
City of Brimbank Yes 25 June 2019[72]
Shire of Buloke No N/A
Shire of Campaspe No N/A
Shire of Cardinia Yes 19 September 2019[73]
City of Casey No N/A
Central Goldfields Shire Council No N/A
Shire of Colac Otway No N/A
Shire of Corangamite No N/A
City of Darebin Yes 5 December 2016[74]
East Gippsland Shire Council No N/A
City of Frankston Yes 20 November 2019
Gannawarra Shire Council No N/A
Glen Eira City Council Yes 5 May 2020[75]
Glenelg Shire Council No N/A
Golden Plains Shire No N/A
City of Greater Bendigo No The City of Greater Bendigo has not declared an emergency but in 2019 voted to "recognise and urgently respond" to environmental and climate breakdown. The council has since argued that the vote was equivalent to an emergency declaration and that it tied council spending to risks surrounding climate change.[76]
City of Greater Dandenong Yes 15 January 2020[77]
City of Greater Geelong No Motion to declare climate emergency rejected on 26 September 2019
City of Greater Shepparton Yes 3 June 2020[78]
Shire of Hepburn Yes 19 September 2019[79]
Shire of Hindmarsh No N/A
City of Hobsons Bay Yes 8 October 2019[80]
Rural City of Horsham No N/A
City of Hume No N/A
Shire of Indigo Yes 1 August 2019[81]
Kingston City Council Yes 28 January 2020[82]
Knox City Council No N/A
Latrobe City Council No N/A
Shire of Loddon No N/A
Shire of Macedon Ranges Yes 24 March 2021
Manningham City Council Yes 10 February 2020[83]
Shire of Mansfield No N/A
Maribyrnong City Council Yes 7 March 2019[84]
Maroondah City Council No N/A
Melbourne City Council Yes 17 July 2019[85]
Melton City Council No N/A
Rural City of Mildura Yes 27 February 2020[86]
Shire of Mitchell No N/A
Shire of Moira No N/A
City of Monash No N/A
Moonee Valley City Council Yes October 2019[87]
Shire of Moorabool No N/A
Moreland City Council Yes 9 December 2018[88]
Shire of Mornington Peninsula Yes The Shire of Mornington Peninsula was the 34th local government authority in Australia to declare a climate emergency on 13 August 2019[89] Mornington have a target to reach 0 carbon emissions by 2040
Shire of Mount Alexander Yes 19 December 2019[90]
Shire of Moyne Yes 7 November 2019[91]
Shire of Murrindindi No N/A
Shire of Nillumbik No N/A
Shire of Northern Grampians No N/A
City of Port Phillip Yes 19 September 2019[92]
Shire of Pyrenees No N/A
Borough of Queenscliffe Yes 19 December 2019[93]
South Gippsland Shire No N/A
Shire of Southern Grampians No N/A
City of Stonnington Yes 17 February 2020[94]
Shire of Strathbogie Yes 22 April 2021[95]
Surf Coast Shire Yes 2 September 2019[96]
Rural City of Swan Hill No N/A
Shire of Towong No N/A
Rural City of Wangaratta No N/A
City of Warrnambool No N/A
Shire of Wellington No N/A
Shire of West Wimmera No N/A
Whitehorse City Council No N/A
City of Whittlesea No N/A
Wodonga City Council No N/A
Wyndham City Council No N/A
Yarra City Council Yes 2017[97]
Yarra Ranges Shire Council Yes 10 September 2019[98]
Yarriambiack Shire Council No N/A

Western Australia

Climate Emergencies Declared by Local Government Areas in Western Australia

9 Local Government Jurisdictions in Western Australia have declared a climate emergency. Additionally, the Western Australian Local Government Association WALGA have created a Climate Change Declaration that has been signed by 40 of Western Australia's local government associations, 65% of the states local jurisdictions.[99] This climate declaration is not a declaration of a climate emergency but does mention urgent action on climate change the full document can be read here.[100] The Western Local Government area of the City of Perth is one of two capital city Local Government Areas that have not declared a climate emergency.

Climate Emergencies Declared by Metropolitan Local Government Areas in Western Australia
Western Australian Local Government Areas That Have Declared Climate Emergency
Council Declared a Climate Emergency Date WALGA Declaration[101]
Albany, City of No The City of Albany has not declared a climate emergency but has signed up to a climate action declaration with a goal of the City using 100% renewables by 2030. This document is similar to a climate emergency declaration but does not refer to climate change as an emergency.[102] No
Armadale, City of No N/A Yes
Ashburton, Shire of No N/A Yes
Augusta–Margaret River, Shire of Yes 25 September 2019[103] No
Bassendean, Town of No N/A Yes
Bayswater, City of No N/A Yes
Belmont, City of No N/A Yes
Beverley, Shire of No N/A No
Boddington, Shire of No N/A Yes
Boyup Brook, Shire of No N/A No
Bridgetown–Greenbushes, Shire of No N/A No
Brookton, Shire of No N/A Yes
Broome, Shire of No N/A No
Broomehill–Tambellup, Shire of No N/A No
Bruce Rock, Shire of No N/A No
Bunbury, City of No N/A Yes[104]
Busselton, City of No N/A No
Cambridge, Town of No N/A Yes
Canning, City of No N/A Yes
Capel, Shire of No N/A No
Carnamah, Shire of No N/A No
Carnarvon, Shire of No N/A Yes
Chapman Valley, Shire of No N/A No
Chittering, Shire of No N/A No
Christmas Island, Shire of No N/A No
Claremont, Town of No N/A No
Cockburn, City of No N/A Yes
Cocos, Shire of No N/A No
Collie, Shire of No N/A No
Coolgardie, Shire of No N/A No
Coorow, Shire of No N/A No
Corrigin, Shire of No N/A No
Cottesloe, Town of No N/A Yes
Cranbrook, Shire of No N/A No
Cuballing, Shire of No N/A No
Cue, Shire of No N/A No
Cunderdin, Shire of No N/A No
Dalwallinu, Shire of No N/A No
Dandaragan, Shire of No N/A Yes
Dardanup, Shire of No N/A No
Denmark, Shire of Yes 17 September 2019[105] Yes
Derby–West Kimberley, Shire of No N/A No
Donnybrook–Balingup, Shire of No N/A No
Dowerin, Shire of No N/A No
Dumbleyung, Shire of No N/A No
Dundas, Shire of No N/A No
East Fremantle, Town of Yes 19 November 2019[106] Yes
East Pilbara, Shire of No N/A No
Esperance, Shire of No N/A No
Exmouth, Shire of No N/A No
Fremantle, City of Yes 22 May 2019[107] Yes
Gingin, Shire of No N/A No
Gnowangerup, Shire of No N/A No
Goomalling, Shire of No N/A Yes
Gosnells, City of No N/A No
Greater Geraldton, City of Yes 16 December 2020[108] Yes
Halls Creek, Shire of No N/A No
Harvey, Shire of No N/A No
Irwin, Shire of No N/A Yes
Jerramungup, Shire of No N/A No
Joondalup, City of No N/A Yes
Kalamunda, City of No N/A Partial through Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (6 council partnership)
Kalgoorlie–Boulder, City of No N/A No
Karratha, City of No N/A No
Katanning, Shire of No N/A No
Kellerberrin, Shire of No N/A No
Kent, Shire of No N/A No
Kojonup, Shire of No N/A No
Kondinin, Shire of No N/A No
Koorda, Shire of No N/A No
Kulin, Shire of No N/A No
Kwinana, City of No N/A No
Lake Grace, Shire of No N/A No
Laverton, Shire of No N/A No
Leonora, Shire of No N/A No
Mandurah, City of No N/A Yes
Manjimup, Shire of No N/A No
Meekatharra, Shire of No N/A No
Melville, City of No N/A Yes
Menzies, Shire of No N/A No
Merredin, Shire of No N/A Yes
Mingenew, Shire of No N/A No
Moora, Shire of No N/A No
Morawa, Shire of No N/A No
Mosman Park, Town of No N/A Yes
Mount Magnet, Shire of No N/A No
Mount Marshall, Shire of No N/A No
Mukinbudin, Shire of No N/A No
Mundaring, Shire of Yes 10 December 2019[109] No
Murchison, Shire of No N/A No
Murray, Shire of No N/A Yes
Nannup, Shire of No N/A No
Narembeen, Shire of No N/A No
Narrogin, Shire of No N/A No
Nedlands, City of No N/A Yes
Ngaanyatjarraku, Shire of No N/A No
Northam, Shire of No N/A No
Northampton, Shire of No N/A No
Nungarin, Shire of No N/A No
Peppermint Grove, Shire of No N/A No
Perenjori, Shire of No N/A Yes
Perth, City of No N/A No
Pingelly, Shire of No N/A No
Plantagenet, Shire of No N/A No
Port Hedland, Town of No N/A No
Quairading, Shire of No N/A Yes
Ravensthorpe, Shire of No N/A No
Rockingham, City of No N/A Yes
Sandstone, Shire of No N/A No
Serpentine–Jarrahdale, Shire of No N/A No
Shark Bay, Shire of No N/A No
Stirling, City of No N/A Yes
Subiaco, City of No N/A Yes
Swan, City of Yes 28 August 2019[110] Yes
Tammin, Shire of No N/A No
Three Springs, Shire of No N/A No
Toodyay, Shire of No N/A Yes
Trayning, Shire of No N/A No
Upper Gascoyne, Shire of No N/A No
Victoria Park, Town of Yes 14 August 2018[111] Yes
Victoria Plains, Shire of No N/A No
Vincent, City of Yes 4 April 2018[112] Yes
Wagin, Shire of No N/A No
Wandering, Shire of No N/A No
Wanneroo, City of No N/A No
Waroona, Shire of No N/A No
West Arthur, Shire of No N/A No
Westonia, Shire of No N/A No
Wickepin, Shire of No N/A No
Williams, Shire of No N/A No
Wiluna, Shire of No N/A No
Wongan–Ballidu, Shire of No N/A No
Woodanilling, Shire of No N/A No
Wyalkatchem, Shire of No N/A No
Wyndham East Kimberley, Shire of No N/A No
Yalgoo, Shire of No N/A No
Yilgarn, Shire of No N/A No
York, Shire of No N/A No

External Islands/Territories

No external islands or territories of Australia have declared a climate emergency.

External Islands/ Dependant Territories That Have Declared Climate Emergency
Jurisdiction Declared a Climate Emergency Date
Ashmore and Cartier Islands No N/A
Christmas Island No N/A
Cocos (Keeling) Islands No N/A
Coral Sea Islands No N/A
Cocos (Keeling) Islands No N/A
Jervis Bay Territory No N/A
Heard Island and McDonald Islands No N/A
Norfolk Island No N/A

Declare Organisations in Australia

  • Planners Declare
  • Builders Declare
  • Architects Declare

Other Notable Non-Government Declarations

In September 2013, the Australian Medical Association officially declared climate change a public health emergency.[113] The AMA noted that climate change will cause "higher mortality and morbidity from heat stress; injury and mortality from increasingly severe weather events; increases in the transmission of vector-borne diseases; food insecurity resulting from declines in agricultural outputs; [and] a higher incidence of mental-ill health."[113] The AMA has called on the Australian Government to adopt a carbon budget; reduce emissions; and transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, among other proposals to mitigate the health impacts of climate change.[113]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Labor's attempt to declare a climate emergency rejected by the Morrison government" (in en). https://www.sbs.com.au/news/labor-s-attempt-to-declare-a-climate-emergency-rejected-by-the-morrison-government. 
  2. "ACT parliament declares climate emergency". SBS. 16 May 2019. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/act-parliament-declares-climate-emergency. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  3. "SA parliament declares climate emergency". Australian Associated Press. 7 News. 26 September 2019. https://7news.com.au/politics/sa-parliament-declares-climate-emergency-c-472359. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Matthews, Sarah (31 July 2019). "Council votes down Sri's "climate emergency" declaration motion". The Courier-Mail. https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-government/council-votes-down-sris-climate-emergency-declaration-motion/news-story/f0d916eed73f0e5b051631a3b277669d. 
  5. Bunn, Anthony (26 May 2020). "Albury councillors reject use of 'climate emergency' in statement acknowledging need for environmental action". Border Mail. https://www.bordermail.com.au/story/6770161/councillors-say-no-to-using-climate-emergency-wording/. 
  6. Bullock, Laurie (24 October 2019). "Armidale Regional Council declares climate emergency". The Armidale Express. https://www.armidaleexpress.com.au/story/6456461/council-has-declared-a-climate-emergency/. 
  7. Shand, Aslan (29 November 2019). "Ballina Council passes controversial DA and climate emergency declaration". Echo Net Daily. https://www.echo.net.au/2019/11/ballina-council-passes-controversial-da-climate-emergency-declaration/. 
  8. Dion, Denise (28 August 2019). "Climate emergency vote passed by Bega Valley council". Bega District News. https://www.begadistrictnews.com.au/story/6354529/climate-emergency-vote-passed-by-bega-valley-council/. 
  9. Carey, Janene (28 March 2019). "Bellingen council declares climate emergency". Bellingen Courier. https://www.bellingencourier.com.au/story/5979238/emergency-time-to-act/. 
  10. "Blacktown City Council acknowledges climate emergency and moves toward". Mirage News. 27 February 2020. https://www.miragenews.com/blacktown-city-council-acknowledges-climate-emergency-and-moves-toward/. 
  11. "Blue Mountains Mayor crowned national climate ambassador of year". Mirage News. 30 October 2020. https://www.miragenews.com/blue-mountains-mayor-crowned-national-climate-ambassador-of-year/. 
  12. "Wrap of September meeting". Broken Hill City Council. https://www.brokenhill.nsw.gov.au/Community/News-articles/Wrap-of-September-meeting. 
  13. "Byron Shire Council declares a State of Climate Emergency - will Eurobodalla Council follow suit". Beagle Weekly. 25 April 2019. https://www.beagleweekly.com.au/post/2019/04/25/byron-shire-council-declares-a-state-of-climate-emergency-will-eurobodalla-council-foll. 
  14. "City of Canada Bay declares climate emergency". City of Canada Bay. https://www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au/news/city-canada-bay-declares-climate-emergency. 
  15. Lam, Charlotte (25 June 2019). "The City of Sydney has officially declared a climate emergency". SBS. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-city-of-sydney-has-officially-declared-a-climate-emergency. 
  16. Vale, Merilyn (2 September 2019). "Council declares 'climate emergency'". Central Coast News. http://www.centralcoastnews.net/2019/09/02/council-declares-climate-emergency/. 
  17. Helisma, Geoff (1 May 2019). "CVC: climate 'emergency' is real". Clarence Valley News. https://clarencevalleynews.com.au/cvc-climate-emergency-is-real/. 
  18. "No Climate Emergency Declared for Coffs Harbour". Triple M. 10 October 2019. https://www.triplem.com.au/story/no-climate-emergency-for-coffs-harbour-149286. 
  19. Messenger, Andrew (27 September 2019). "Glen Innes council makes climate emergency declaration". Glen Innes Examiner. https://www.gleninnesexaminer.com.au/story/6409226/glen-innes-council-makes-climate-emergency-declaration/. 
  20. Tisdell, Lisa (18 March 2021). "Port Macquarie-Hastings Council declares we are in a global climate emergency". Port News. https://www.portnews.com.au/story/7171618/council-declares-we-are-in-a-global-climate-emergency/. 
  21. Falson, Sarah (22 March 2019). "Hawkesbury Council agrees to declare a climate emergency". Hawkesbury Gazette. https://www.hawkesburygazette.com.au/story/5954170/student-activists-hawkesbury-council-declare-climate-emergency/. 
  22. Le Messurier, Danielle (26 February 2020). "Jetsetting Hunters Hill councillor Justine McLaughlin declares 'climate emergency'". Daily Telegraph. https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/jetsetting-hunters-hill-councillor-justine-mclaughlin-declares-climate-emergency/news-story/159b998e0fc70be53049fc846308f43b. 
  23. "Council Meeting Minutes". Inner West Council. http://innerwest.infocouncil.biz/Open/2019/05/C_14052019_AGN_3696_AT.htm. 
  24. "Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council". Cedamia. https://www.cedamia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Kiama-17-December-2019-Ordinary-Council-Minutes.pdf. 
  25. Cove, In The (17 September 2019). "Lane Cove Council Declares Climate Emergency". In The Cove. https://inthecove.com.au/2019/09/17/lane-cove-council-declares-climate-emergency/. 
  26. Jeffery, Eve (14 August 2019). "Lismore declares a Climate Emergency". Echo Net Daily. https://www.echo.net.au/2019/08/lismore-declares-climate-emergency/. 
  27. Keen, Anne (4 November 2019). "MidCoast Council declares a climate emergency". Gloucester Advocate. https://www.gloucesteradvocate.com.au/story/6454732/midcoast-council-declares-a-climate-emergency/. 
  28. "Council Decided — Mosman". Mirage News. 4 December 2020. https://www.miragenews.com/council-decided-mosman-5/. 
  29. "City of Newcastle passes alternative motion to declare a climate emergency". Newcastle Herald. 28 May 2019. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/6187667/city-of-newcastle-declares-a-climate-emergency/. 
  30. "MEETING OF THE NORTH SYDNEY COUNCIL". Cedamia. https://www.cedamia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/North-Sydney-Minutes-2.pdf. 
  31. "Northern Beaches Council declares a climate emergency". Think Local. 1 September 2019. https://www.thinklocal.com.au/article/local/local-government/northern-beaches-council-declares-climate-emergency. 
  32. "MINUTES OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANDWICK". Randwick City Council. https://businesspapers.randwick.nsw.gov.au/Open/2019/04/OC_30042019_MIN.PDF. 
  33. Taylor, Matt (3 June 2019). "Ryde Council agrees to declare climate change emergency". The Daily Telegraph. https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/northern-district-times/ryde-council-agrees-to-declare-climate-change-emergency/news-story/67b878a4d851762671aceeefd63ea97c. 
  34. "Council commits to accelerated action on climate change". Tweed Shire Council. https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/MediaReleases/2841. 
  35. Abbot, Sue (28 February 2019). "Shire notes with councillor Sue Abbott". The Scone Advocate. https://www.sconeadvocate.com.au/story/5929581/council-acknowledges-climate-emergency/. 
  36. "Waverley Council declares a State of Climate and Biodiversity Emergency". Waverley Council. https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/top_link_pages/news_and_media/council_news/news/2019/waverley_council_declares_a_state_of_climate_and_biodiversity_emerg. 
  37. Barwell, David (21 October 2019). "Willoughby Council joins North Sydney, Lane Cove to declare climate emergency". The Daily Telegraph. https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north-shore/willoughby-council-joins-north-sydney-lane-cove-to-declare-climate-emergency/news-story/8cbb3869a89e1a972ee3bb576d6f4c00. 
  38. McKay, Kirstine (2 March 2020). "Extinction Rebllion welcomes a 'cool change' from Wingecarribee Shire Council". Southern Highland News. https://www.southernhighlandnews.com.au/story/6657094/community-group-welcomes-a-cool-change/. 
  39. Savage, Desiree (13 August 2019). "Wollongong council declares 'climate emergency'". The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/wollongong-council-declares-climate-emergency-20190813-p52gkj.html. 
  40. "How we are combating climate change". Woollahra Municipal Council. 3 February 2020. https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/news/articles/how_we_are_combating_climate_change. 
  41. Zwar, Will (23 November 2020). "Darwin council's climate emergency plan back on the table". NT News. https://www.ntnews.com.au/news/northern-territory/darwin-councils-climate-emergency-plan-back-on-the-table/news-story/fb24ba0d05b5367c522d07f037d4fc33. 
  42. 42.0 42.1 Wellington, Tony (27 July 2019). "Why this south-east Queensland council declared a 'climate emergency'". Brisbane Times. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/why-this-south-east-queensland-council-declared-a-climate-emergency-20190724-p52acd.html. 
  43. "Council declares Climate Emergency". Adelaide Hills Council. https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/ahc-news/Pages/Council-declares-Climate-Emergency.aspx#:~:text=News%20Council%20declares%20Climate%20Emergency&text=%E2%80%8BAdelaide%20Hills%20Council%20has,to%20declare%20a%20Climate%20Emergency.&text=Council%20acknowledges%20that%20we%20conduct,the%20Peramangk%20and%20Kaurna%20people.. 
  44. Simmons, Michael (31 January 2020). "Alexandrina Council moves forward on climate change". Victor Harbor Times. https://www.victorharbortimes.com.au/story/6597508/melissa-rebbeck-takes-action-on-climate-change/. 
  45. Villani, Celeste (28 August 2019). "Adelaide City Council joins worldwide climate change movement". The Advertiser. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger/city/adelaide-city-council-joins-worldwide-climate-change-movement/news-story/e3ea2040f07a184c84adf603edb8ce8b. 
  46. "Council Advocates for Climate Change Action". The City of Burnside. https://www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Latest-News/Media-Releases/Council-Advocates-for-Climate-Change-Action. 
  47. "Climate Change". Campbelltown Council. https://www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/environment/climate-change. 
  48. Bond, Caleb (1 June 2020). "Charles Sturt Council hands $5000 to Climate Emergency Australia to become a 'founding member'". The Advertiser. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger/west-beaches/charles-sturt-council-hands-5000-to-climate-emergency-australia-to-become-a-founding-member/news-story/78e61213a51c6feff57e361a601c1518. 
  49. "Climate Emergency". Town of Gawler. https://www.gawler.sa.gov.au/services/climate-emergency. 
  50. "Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council of the City of Holdfast Bay". Holdfast Bay City Council. https://cdn.holdfast.sa.gov.au/agendas-minutes/minutes/19-10-08-Council-Minutes.pdf. 
  51. Taverner, Stuart (1 April 2019). "Light Council declares a 'climate emergency'". Barossa Herald. https://www.barossaherald.com.au/story/5978110/light-council-declares-a-climate-emergency/. 
  52. Stephanie, Richards (27 March 2019). "SA councils split on "climate emergency" vote". In Daily. https://indaily.com.au/news/local/2019/03/27/sa-councils-split-on-climate-emergency-vote/. 
  53. "Getting Climate Ready". The City of Mitchim. https://www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/environment/climate-change. 
  54. "Mount Barker District Climate Change Action Plan 2019". Mount Baker District Council. https://www.mountbarker.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/449810/Mount-Barker-District-Climate-Change-Action-Plan-2019.pdf. 
  55. Strathearn, Peri (15 October 2019). "Murray Bridge council declares climate change emergency, Coorong councillors hesitant". The Murray Valley Standard. https://www.murrayvalleystandard.com.au/story/6440628/climate-change-emergency-declared-in-murray-bridge/. 
  56. "CED regions in Australia". CEDAMIA. https://www.cedamia.org/ced-regions-in-australia/. 
  57. "A role to play in climate change". Port Lincoln Times. 2 September 2019. https://www.portlincolntimes.com.au/story/6362455/a-role-to-play-in-climate-change/. 
  58. "MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER". CEDEMA. https://www.cedamia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Salisbury-SA-28_10_2019_-_Minutes_-_Council_Meeting.pdf. 
  59. Simmons, Michael (5 August 2020). "City of Victor Harbor councillor moves to rescind climate emergency". Victor Harbor Times. https://www.victorharbortimes.com.au/story/6863980/temperature-rises/#:~:text=In%20December%2C%202019%2C%20the%20City,rescinding%20motion%20on%20that%20declaration.. 
  60. Murtough, Harry (24 June 2019). "Break O'Day Council votes against climate emergency motion". The Examiner. https://www.examiner.com.au/story/6238101/council-cools-on-climate-and-votes-no-on-climate-emergency/. 
  61. Richards, Blair (1 October 2019). "Glenorchy City Council aldermen have rejected a motion to declare a climate emergency". The Mercury. https://www.themercury.com.au/news/politics/glenorchy-city-council-aldermen-have-rejected-a-motion-to-declare-a-climate-emergency/news-story/530d98517bdd573a7bf2ba1ecc350f47. 
  62. 62.0 62.1 62.2 Cootes, Isobel (29 October 2020). "Northern Midlands Council becomes fourth council to declare climate emergency in Tasmania". The Examiner. https://www.examiner.com.au/story/6989545/states-fourth-council-declares-climate-emergency/. Retrieved 10 November 2020. 
  63. Cootes, Isobel (11 December 2019). "Meander Valley Council rejects climate emergency call". The Examiner. https://www.examiner.com.au/story/6536518/meander-valley-rejects-climate-emergency-calls/. 
  64. Cootes, Isobel (29 October 2020). "Northern Midlands Council becomes fourth council to declare climate emergency in Tasmania". The Examiner. https://www.examiner.com.au/story/6989545/states-fourth-council-declares-climate-emergency/. 
  65. Young, Evan (1 March 2020). "This Melbourne council declared the world's first climate emergency - now 28 countries are on board". SBS. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/this-melbourne-council-declared-the-world-s-first-climate-emergency-now-28-countries-are-on-board. 
  66. "Ballarat City Council acknowledges the climate emergency". Climate Emergency Declaration. https://climateemergencydeclaration.org/ballarat-city-council-acknowledges-the-climate-emergency/. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  67. "Banyule Declares Climate Emergency". https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/News-items/Climate-Emergency. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  68. "Climate action". Banyule City Council. https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/Waste-environment/Environment-sustainability/Climate-action#:~:text=An%20action%20plan%20for%20Banyule,carbon%20neutral%20municipality%20by%202040.. 
  69. "Climate change is an emergency". Bass Coast Shire Council. https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/about-council/news-listing/climate-change-is-an-emergency. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  70. "Climate Emergency: your questions answered". Bayside City Council. https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/climate-emergency-your-questions-answered. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  71. "Bayside City Council certified carbon neutral". Mirage News. 22 December 2020. https://www.miragenews.com/bayside-city-council-certified-carbon-neutral/. 
  72. "Brimbank adopts Climate Emergency Plan". Brimbank City Council. https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/media-releases-2020/june-2020/brimbank-adopts-climate-emergency-plan. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  73. Clarke, Mitchell (17 September 2019). "Council declare climate emergency". Pakenham Gazette. https://pakenham.starcommunity.com.au/news/2019-09-17/council-declare-climate-emergency/. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  74. YOUNG, EVAN (1 March 2020). "This Melbourne council declared the world's first climate emergency - now 28 countries are on board". SBS. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/this-melbourne-council-declared-the-world-s-first-climate-emergency-now-28-countries-are-on-board. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  75. Eira, Glen. "Glen Eira Declares Climate Emergency". Glen Eira Council. https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/about-council/news/latest-news/glen-eira-declares-a-climate-emergency. 
  76. O'Callaghan, Tom (14 December 2020). "Macedon Ranges to consider declaring a climate emergency". The Bendigo Advertiser. https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/7054401/macedon-ranges-to-consider-declaring-a-climate-emergency/?fbclid=IwAR3rWVbJSoNs46ARx_GMmhVJDYHhfJYYqSrMJZTZgOXV_EvwRkDQJqQCyHo. 
  77. "Climate and Energy". City of Greater Dandenong. https://greaterdandenong.com/document/29123/climate-and-energy. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  78. BENNETT, JAMES (1 April 2020). "Council declares a climate emergency". Shepparton News. https://www.sheppnews.com.au/news/2020/04/01/1110730/council-declares-a-climate-emergency. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  79. "Climate Emergency Declaration". Hepburn Shire Council. https://www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/climate-emergency-declaration/. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  80. Dmytryshchak, Goya (18 October 2019). "Hobsons Bay council declares climate emergency". Star Weekly. https://maribyrnonghobsonsbay.starweekly.com.au/news/hobsons-bay-council-declares-climate-emergency/#:~:text=Hobsons%20Bay%20council%20last%20week,community%20group%20Transition%20Hobsons%20Bay.&text=Transition%20Hobsons%20Bay's%20petition%20gained%201111%20signatures.. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  81. "Indigo Shire taking a lead in addressing climate change". Indigo Shire Council. https://www.indigoshire.vic.gov.au/Latest-news/Indigo-Shire-taking-a-lead-in-addressing-climate-change. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  82. "Kingston Council declares a climate emergency to rounds of applause". Kingston City Council. https://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/About-Us/Media/Kingston-Council-declares-a-climate-emergency-to-rounds-of-applause. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  83. POYNER, JAMES (10 February 2020). "Manningham declares a climate emergency". Warrandyte Diary. https://warrandytediary.com.au/manningham-declares-a-climate-emergency/. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  84. "Climate Emergency". Maribyrnong City Council. https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Residents/Our-environment/Climate-Emergency. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  85. "Taking bold action on climate change". Melbourne City Council. https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/about-council/vision-goals/eco-city/climate-change/Pages/taking-action-climate-change.aspx#:~:text=City%20of%20Melbourne%20declared%20a%20climate%20and%20biodiversity%20emergency%20in%202019.&text=From%20the%20banks%20of%20the,effects%20of%20the%20climate%20change.. 
  86. ADCOCK, LAUREN (27 February 2020). "Mildura Council backs climate emergency motion 5-4". Sunraysia Daily. https://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/politics/1057538/mildura-councillors-vote-to-declare-climate-change-emergency. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  87. "Moonee Valley City Council". Citys Power Partnerships. https://citiespowerpartnership.org.au/partners/moonee-valley-city-council/. 
  88. "Moreland City Council declares a climate emergency". Climate Emergency Declaration.org. https://climateemergencydeclaration.org/moreland/. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  89. "Climate Emergency Plan Adoption". Mornington Peninsula Shire Council. https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Your-Property/Environment/Climate-Change/Climate-Emergency-Plan-Adoption. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  90. "Council declares a climate emergency". Mount Alexander Shire Council. https://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=3597. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  91. "Moyne Declares Climate Emergency". Moyne Shire Council. https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/News-Media/Moyne-declares-climate-emergency. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  92. "Port Phillip Council declares climate emergency". Port Phillip City Council. https://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/about-the-council/news-and-media/port-phillip-council-declares-climate-emergency. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  93. "Borough of Queenscliffe declares a climate emergency". Borough of Queenscliffe. https://www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au/council/news-and-notices/news/item/borough-of-queenscliffe-declares-a-climate-emergency. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  94. "City of Stonnington declares a climate emergency". City of Stonnington. https://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/News-and-notices/2020/Media-releases/City-of-Stonnington-declares-a-climate-emergency. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  95. Cassidy, Caitlin (22 April 2021). "Strathbogie Shire Declares Climate Emergency". Shepparton News. https://www.sheppnews.com.au/news/2021/04/21/4158715/strathbogie-shire-declares-a-climate-emergency. 
  96. "Climate Emergency". Surf Coast Shire Council. https://www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/Environment/Climate-Emergency. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  97. "CLIMATE EMERGENCY: WE COMMIT TO URGENT ACTION". City of Yarra. https://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/news/2018/12/21/climate-emergency. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  98. Seedy, Kimberley (2 October 2019). "Yarra Ranges Council declares climate change emergency". Herald Sun. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/outer-east/yarra-ranges-council-declares-climate-change-emergency/news-story/af3c61d0407069b121c9665c758d8638. Retrieved 9 November 2020. 
  99. "WALGA Climate Change Policy Position". Western Australian Local Government Associations. https://walga.asn.au/Policy-Advice-and-Advocacy/Environment/Climate-Change.aspx. 
  100. "Policy Development Templates". Western Australian Local Government Association. https://walga.asn.au/Policy-Advice-and-Advocacy/Environment/Climate-Change/Templates-and-Tools.aspx. 
  101. "Local Government Project Map". Western Australian Local Government Association. https://walga.asn.au/Policy-Advice-and-Advocacy/Environment/Climate-Change/Local-Government-Project-Map.aspx. 
  102. "Ordinary Meeting of Council". The City of Albany. https://www.albany.wa.gov.au/council-meetings/ordinary-council-meeting/ordinary-council-meeting-27-october-2020/498/documents/ocm_attachments_oct20.pdf. 
  103. Hately, Warren (26 September 2019). "Council declares climate emergency". August Margret River Times. https://www.amrtimes.com.au/news/augusta-margaret-river-times/council-declares-climate-emergency-ng-b881335129z. 
  104. "Council Meeting Minutes". City of Bunbury. http://www.bunbury.wa.gov.au/pdf/Council/Agendas%20and%20Minutes/Archives%202019/Ordinary%20Council%20Meeting%20Minutes%20-%2020%20August%202019.pdf. 
  105. Smith, Shannon (24 September 2019). "Shire declares an emergency". Albany Advertiser. https://www.albanyadvertiser.com.au/news/albany-advertiser/shire-declares-an-emergency-ng-b881329338z. 
  106. "Town of East Fremantle TERMS OF REFERENCE Climate Action Reference Group". Town of East Fremantle. https://www.eastfremantle.wa.gov.au/Profiles/eastfremantle/Assets/ClientData/Documents/CCAP-CARG/Terms_of_Reference_CARG.pdf. 
  107. "Minutes Ordinary Meeting of Council". City of Fremantle. https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Minutes%20-%20Ordinary%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2022%20May%202019.pdf. 
  108. Vivian, Geoff (16 December 2020). "City of Greater Geraldton council declares 'climate emergency'". The West. https://thewest.com.au/news/geraldton-guardian/city-of-greater-geraldton-council-declares-climate-emergency-ng-b881749585z. 
  109. "Climate Emergency declared for Shire of Mundaring". Shire of Mundaring. https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au/News/Pages/Climate%20Emergency%20declared%20for%20Shire%20of%20Mundaring.aspx. 
  110. Brookes, Sarah (30 August 2019). "City of Swan becomes fourth Perth council to declare 'climate emergency'". The West. https://thewest.com.au/news/environment/city-of-swan-becomes-fourth-perth-council-to-declare-climate-emergency-ng-b881307291z. 
  111. "Ordinary Meeting of Council Minutes". Town of Victoria Park. https://www.cedamia.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Victoria-Park-Minutes.pdf. 
  112. "MINUTES Ordinary Council Meeting". City of Vincent. http://vincent.infocouncil.biz/Open/2018/04/CO_20180404_MIN_3122_WEB.htm. 
  113. 113.0 113.1 113.2 "Climate change is a health emergency" (in en). 3 September 2019. https://ama.com.au/media/climate-change-health-emergency.