Far North Queensland is on the frontlines of climate change - our summers are getting hotter, our Reef is under pressure, and catastrophic floods threaten our homes and businesses. As we approach the federal election, it’s time to talk about real solutions to keep energy affordable, protect reef tourism jobs, and strengthen our community’s resilience.

This forum is your chance to hear from local candidates as we ask them about their plans to:

✅ Lower energy costs and ensure reliable power for households and businesses

✅ Strengthen disaster resilience to safeguard homes, health and infrastructure

✅ Protect the Great Barrier Reef - our treasured natural wonder and heart of FNQ’s economy.

Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, 19th March

⏰ Doors open: 5:30pm | Forum: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

📍 Where: Hemingway’s Brewery, Cairns

🍕 Free Event - Free Pizza!

🎟 Registrations Essential: RSVP now to secure your spot and submit your questions to candidates!

This is your opportunity to ask your questions, get informed, and be part of the conversation shaping our future. Come along, bring your friends and get the facts. See you there!

Can’t make it?

Use our easy online forms to sign our letters urging the candidates to:

This event is co-hosted by the Australian Marine Conservation Society, Cairns and Far North Environment Centre, Divers for Climate, and Queensland Conservation Council.

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