Media releases
Two-thirds of Australians back doctors’ call for “health trigger” for coal, gas projects
November 13, 2023
Two-thirds of Australians support the federal government making new fossil fuel project approvals dependent on an assessment of their health impacts, according to new research by Doctors for the Environment Australia and the Australia...
Read More ShareFracking in the Beetaloo: Doctors urge PM to extend water trigger by Christmas
October 23, 2023
Doctors For the Environment Australia is calling on the federal government to deliver a promise it made last year to expand the water trigger in the nation’s nature laws before Parliament breaks for Christmas....
Read More ShareMedical sector calls for urgent action on climate change and investment in healthcare sustainability
September 22, 2023
The Australian Medical Association and Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) are calling on federal, state and territory governments and the wider healthcare sector to take urgent action against climate change.
Read More ShareHealth workers and consumers tell NSW Government “don’t make us cough up for Eraring”
September 11, 2023
Health workers are calling on the NSW Government to stick to the Eraring coal power station’s current closure date for the sake of the community’s health.
Read More ShareVictorian Government’s end to native forest logging is a win for the environment and for health
May 26, 2023
Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) welcomes the Victorian Government’s decision to end native forest logging by January next year- six years ahead of schedule.
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