On October 11, 2011, the day before one of the most important votes in Australia's history, the Book of Yes was presented to PM Julia Gillard and every other member of Australian Parliament, showing them why millions of Australians say yes to a price on carbon pollution.
THE BOO OF YES Why Australians are saying yes to a price on pollution.
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THE BOOK� OF YES
Why Australians are saying yes to a price on pollution.
TO CUTTING CARBON POLLUTION, A CLEANER AUSTRALIA, NEW INVESTMENT, WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, HEALTHY AIR FOR OUR KIDS, PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT, NEW CLEAN ENERGY JOBS, CLIMATE ACTION, READY-TO-GO CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES, FINALLY DOING SOMETHING ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE.
Soon you will vote on one of the most important pieces of legislation ever tabled in Australia, the clean energy bill. This legislation will finally put a price on carbon pollution and, with that money from big polluters, we can invest in clean energy and support households, workers and business.
When that vote comes, please know that millions of Australians want you to say yes. Tradies, businesspeople, old people, young people, mums, dads, grandparents.
Australians from all walks of life have been raising their voices and talking to their neighbours as part of a broad alliance of community groups representing over three million Australians.
TO OUR ESTEEMED POLITICAL REPRESENTATIVE,
Our positive movement has sparked conversations spanning the entire country – from Toowoomba to Parramatta, from Kalgoorlie to Hobart.
We know that the debate has been complex, and at times divisive and distracted. That’s why we think it’s important at this point to ask Australians a simple question:
Why support a price on pollution?In this book you will find just a few of their messages.
So please, before you vote, take a moment to look through its pages.
ON BEHALF OF MILLIONS OF AUSTRALIANS
Say Yes Australia community volunteers held hundreds of events and activities across the country, from Toowoomba (Qld) to Glengowrie (SA), and from Capel (WA) to the Macedon Ranges (Vic).
I want a betterfuture forAustralia and theworld
- SimonNorthbridge, NSW
Without a cost thereis no value - withoutvalue there is nocare
- KerriBelmore, NSW
Addressing globalwarming is commonsense riskmanagement.
- H,C&A deChelardHamilton, VIC
The simple fact isthe world cannotsupport ourcurrent lifestyle
- Nate Nisbettrigg, WA
we only have oneplanet
- LuluBondi, NSW
the health of theplanet is at stake.Stand up and bebrave!!!
- The whitesColac, VIC
Regardless of theissues it justmakes sense touse less
- Peter SuitorStuart Park, NT
The Government’s Clean Energy package and carbon price will be critical to maintaining the competitiveness of a country that together we have made so great.
There has always been opposition to change and exaggerated claims about the negative impacts mainly from those who think they will lose out, but let me tell you like the major reforms of the past Australia has been better off as a result. Today our economy and our standard of living has improved remarkably. We can’t afford to jeopardise this by being left behind as the rest of the world cleans up its act.
I SAY YES
It’s time the big end of town stopped taking the public for a ride; the effects of the carbon price will be relatively small and well compensated but the benefits will be enormous now and into the future.
Today I say yes to a carbon price because my experience as Prime Minister tells me that, quite often, what seems like tough decisions must be made if we are properly to discharge our responsibilities to future generations.
R J L Hawke
BECAUSE...
it's our responsibilityfor futuregenerations
- Sewell FamilyBICKLEY, WA
climate change ismore importantthan an extra 10cents for bread
- The PellysBundeena, NSW
I want to be proudof my Gov't and mycountry forpositive action
- Jane CrouchRipponlea, VIC
The time is now!we've had too muchtalking, not enoughaction.
- TonyNorth Strathfield, NSW
keeping Australiahealthy should bea priority forAustralians
- MY GREEN AUSAustralia, VIC
I want a healthyfuture, for meand for futuregenerations.
- TaraWoolloongabba, QLD
I want Australia tohelp save ourplanet for futuregenerations
- PoppyConcord, NSW
ending pollution &climate changeproblems lies with us!
- JocelynneMelbourne, VIC
We must replacefossil fuels withrenewable energy
- Ian MacIndoeParramatta, NSW
Time is runningout. It is time forACTION
- Tom slaterHawthorne, QLD
I want the futureto be bright formy grandkids.
- HollyCapalaba, QLD
it is how i can domy part for theenvironment
- Lucy-IonaNarrabeen, NSW
Our planet is ourresponsibility.
- Warwick MihalyNorth Melbourne, VIC
I want a healthy,sustainable world for my family'sfuture.
- EileenBardon, QLD
I SAY YES BECAUSE...climate change is a great, but still avoidable, threat to our - and our children’s - health and survival
- Prof. Tony McMichaelForrest, ACT
I want to preservethis beautifulworld
- KiriAshgrove, QLD
sustainablitymakes sense!
- BernadetteBedford, WA
Our futuredepends on us alltaking action NOW
- Debbiefitzroy, VIC
Our planet isincredibly beautifulbut delicate. Let'scherish it
- Michael BirdFlynn, ACT
it's time to startconsidering thelong-term
- MWIndooroopilly, QLD
My kids areworth it!
- Sashapascoe vale south, VIC
it is the smartestway to secure ourchildren's future
- AlejandroHighgate Hill, QLD
the time is right
- Duc TranSydney, NSW
A Say Yes volunteer distributing materials at her old school in
Yankalilla, SA
we can't keepburying our headsin the sand!
- MichellePomona, QLD
Our naturalenvironment IS oureconomy.
- Ryan RobinsonMoorooka, QLD
it will drive downcarbon usage &spur on cleanenergy innovation
- SamBondi Beach, NSW
It is time tosupport clean andrenewable industries.
- Jeff Sandon2031, NSW
Australia has toset a good exampleto the rest of theworld
- joy ottgordonvale, QLD
It's a small priceto pay for thelong term benefit.
- RollyScarborough, WA
I want my kids toenjoy the GreatBarrier Reef too!
- Martin RadyManly, QLD
we have a moralobligation tofuturegenerations
- martin4070, QLD
clean energy iskey to the NEWeconomy!
- SteveFootscray, VIC
The cost to theenvironment shouldbe accounted for.
- MatthewNorthmead, NSW
a carbon price willfund and driveinvestment inrenewable energy
- Josie LeeThronbury, VIC
I want Australia tolead the world inthe ecological age
- Austin CaffinToowong, QLD
I care about ourfuture and I wantAustralia to set anexample
- Mary van Reyk2026, NSW
we need to plan forthe future and actresponsibly now!
- SarahNorthcote, VIC
Climate change ishuge and urgent,act now!
- Louise MBrunswick, VIC
For a cleanenergy future,lets reduce CO2emissions now
- QuentinBalgowlah, NSW
I want to see actionon climate changeand peak oil.
- LizBrunswick, VIC
Rocklea Markets, Brisbane – Say Yes community stall
Science I trust &act soon we must.
- Brucewyong creek, NSW
We need to bethe change wewant to see
- HeatherDuncraig, WA
It will benefit allAustralians: presentand future!!
- ChrisToquay, VIC
we can make adifference andfight climatechange
- JulianMarsfield, NSW
I SAY YES BECAUSE...text to go heretext to go heretext to go here
- Michael CaitenSay Yes Campaigner, Everleigh Market, Darlington, NSW.
It's time to takeresponsibility for ourimpacts!
- PippaMillswood, SA
We must help ourisland nations.Rising seas arewiping them out
- BarbaraKorumburra, VIC
I want Australia tobe a great place tolive for my kids!
- Greg Jpetrie, QLD
We can make adifference. We can'tafford not to.
- The SchenksLake Gardens, VIC
We need to be partof the solution NOTpart of the problem!
- Brooke WalkerBalmain, NSW
industry hasprocrastinated toolong - say no andthey still can
- KerrianneHallett Cove, SA
To say 'nay' todaymeans tomorrow we pay.
- Prof. PaulMacleod, VIC
We need to cutcarbon pollution
- Rod DysonNewtown, NSW
it's time to put ourchildren and theearth's future first.
- JennyRozelle, NSW
We're in a greatposition for making apositive change now!
- Jacqueline GibbMacGregor, ACT
I SAY YES BECAUSE...
- Nicholas GruenEconomist,
Port Melbourne, VIC
0.1% of economic growth is a bargain to get some insurance against climate change
I want to be partof a clean energyfuture
- John KnoxAirport West, VIC
the first forwardstep must be takennow !
- MuttSt.Marys, NSW
it is ourresponsibility tocare for ourhome...the earth.
- Richard & ZoeGoondiwindi, QLD
we deserve to havea safe future
- KnoxNiddrie, VIC
it will benefiteveryone in the longrun
- MichaelBalwyn North, VIC
We are runningout of TIME!
- WarwickSmiths Gully, VIC
i love this planet!- Ian
Coorparoo, QLD
its an investment forour planets future !
- Mark LutwycheElizabeth Beach, NSW
There is only oneearth. We all shareit so let's take careof it
- kathleenwattle park, SA
Australia can be aforce for astronger saferfuture
- JudeAuchenflower, QLD
Because I thinkscientists are moreinformed than themedia!
- CathrynBentleigh, VIC
It's time we giveback to the earth;to share theburden.
- JessCarlingford, NSW
Money speaks andour environmentneeds a voice - taxpollution!
- Suzanne HarrisWillagee, WA
I want futuregenerations to beable to see theamazing wildlife!
- MarkNorth Epping, NSW
I want to help theenvironemental andeconomic growth ofAUS
- Kai LiuWarrandyte, VIC
Australia can be aleader to a betterfuture.
- Anthony ElementHighgate Hill, QLD
It's time to makethe big polluterspay!
- Kathryn BrownElizabeth Beach, NSW
we need to saveour beautifulworld
- zennnieNorth Fitzroy, VIC
Australia is Beautifuland Green Energycan keep it thatway!
- KirraleeThorneside, QLD
It is time to stopthe talk and ACT
- Alan StewartRoleystone, WA
It will let countriesknow we're seriousabout this globalissue!
- CameronWest Hobart, TAS
We all need to beresponsible for acleaner, more sensiblefuture
- Tanya & ZahraMenora, WA
We have to dosomething NOW! This is OUR future!
- Danielle MuttonAnnerley, QLD
Even Liberal votersneed fresh air,water and soil tosurvive!
- JohnFootscray, VIC
There is no planetB. Planet beforeprofit!
- Dora ApricusArana Hills, QLD
it's an essential,enlightenedresponse to apressing problem
- EzzyMelbourne, VIC
we are custodiansof this planet forour grand kids
- Carolyn & DickAshgrove, QLD
we have the abilityto enact changefor the better!
- stephDeakin, ACT
We want a cleansustainable futurefor our children
- lianaWayville, SA
I SAY YES BECAUSE...text to go heretext to go heretext to go here
- Michael Caiten
I SAY YES BECAUSE...I want Australia to move to 100% renewable energy as soon as possible
- Diana GibsonMosman, NSW
We must act nowbefore it's toolate!
- WarrenCoogee, NSW
I want to be proudof Australia'scommitment to abetter world
- Fuglsang familyCollinsvale, TAS
the potentialconsequences of NOare too seriousnot to
- JackRosanna, VIC
we have to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Taylor FamilyWoodford, NSW
I am a young personwhose concerned forour planet's future.
- JamesKillara, NSW
the health &wellbeing of allAustralians mattersto me
- Adair & RobTea Tree Gully, SA
we need to protectour planet forfuture generations.
- Mo DaviesBowraville, NSW
It's a VERYSMALL price topay for ourchildren's future
- ChristineBrighton East, VIC
future generationsdepend on us tosave the planetfor them.
- Mario & RosMansfield, QLD
To show my kidsthat I tried toaddress climatechange
- GedGowrie, ACT
Australia is a greatcountry - it canand should lead theway.
- SueEast Fremantle, WA
we should leaveour descendants aworld of diversityand life
- Lynne S of OzGlebe, NSW
future generationsdon't have a voiceand they deserve asay too!
- DuncanCamberwell, VIC
we only have oneplanet to sharebetween6,945,147,000 of us
- S + s + DMiddle Cove, NSW
I want aFuture...one that iscleaner andgreener for all!
- BrendaMiddle PARK, QLD
The longer we waitthe more costly it isto correct ourclimate
- GayleneW Hindmarsh, SA
I want Australians to have a pollutionfree environment
- Terri BrownTuart Hill, WA
If we wait it willbe too late
- Rocky HenryCoorparoo, QLD
This is a greatopportunity forinnovation.
- Sue WilesWentworth Falls, NSW
I will supportpoliticians who standstrong for what isright
- adrianaGlenorchy, TAS
It's our future atstake.
- F. O'LearyUnley, SA
we only have oneworld
- aliciaWerribee, VIC
The earth willthank us for it.
- IsabelleCottesloe, WA
we owe it to thefuture. I want to bepart of the YESgeneration
- KimberleeHighgate Hill, QLD
I SAY YES BECAUSE...I am convinced by reputable scientists of the need for positive action
- Ted EganAlice Springs, NT
our country andthe world needs afuture
- anne robertstoorak, VIC
we love Australiaand so will ourgrand-children
- the TracksMt Hawthorn, WA
I want to leave theplanet in good shapefor my children!
- JuliaNailsworth, SA
Any other responsesays NO to ourchildrens future
- LamboMaiden Gully, VIC
We have the skills,vision and courageto be leaders.
- GretchenKenmore, QLD
I want my child tobe able to enjoythe GreatBarrier Reef
I SAY YES BECAUSE...we need to urgently fix our planet so our kids can grow up in a beautiful world - not a broken one
- Dylan LewisRadio Announcer, Nova 100,
Richmond, VIC
The science isunassailable. Doingnothing is not anoption.
- LenForest Hill, VIC
I love my kids- Karina
Wallsend, NSW
If we don't we'lllive to regret it
- Stevecoogee, NSW
97% of climatescientists areworth listeningto...
- Jarren NylundAnnerley, QLD
Time is runningout. We need to actNOW!
- JennieCrookwell, NSW
our current way oflife is unsustainable
- JoeHampton, VIC
I SAY YES BECAUSE...we can’t afford to risk continued carbon pollution. Pricing carbon is win-win
- Nigel WatersCitizen and Privacy Expert,
Nelson Bay, NSW
Australia shouldlead, not follow.
- Zoe adelaideKensington, SA
my kids deserveto see what wehave now
- BettyCherrybrook, NSW
I want to seeAustralia set upwell for thefuture
- Douglas JohnsonFitzroy, VIC
It's a short termcost to a longterm solution.
- Axeris SondyreKalamunda, WA
We should help givelife back to theplanet that gave usours!- Stacey Lachmund
Traralgon, VIC
it will bolsterinnovation, makingindustries moreefficient
- erwinst kilda, VIC
Australia can beleaders and givefuture generations afair go
- GlenNorth Wahroonga, NSW
i say yes tobeauty, freedomand empowerment
- mORGANAEast Melbourne, VIC
there can be noeconomy withoutecology!
- TomMosman, NSW
I can and recognisethat I am a globalcitizen
- Ian CunninghamAlbert Park, VIC
We have anobligation to bothour planet and future generations
- Nikita SWaverton, NSW
if we don't, ourselfishness willcost our kids &grandkids all.
- SueCarrum, VIC
It provides theopportunity for usall to live moreresposibly
- CelesteBrunswick, VIC
we cannot sustaincurrent levels ofresource depletionand growth
- Danni StevensCentral Coast, NSW
The 'weight' ofcarbon emissionswill be felt forgenerations
- EmmaBlacktown, NSW
It is about doingthe right thing,for the greatergood..
- AndyNorth Coogee, WA
Tomorrow couldbe too late.
- AlexBeechworth, VIC
I want a future formy kid's kid's kids
- PaulNorth Balgowlah, NSW
We face a climateemergency, let'sgo 100%renewable.
- PabloAbbotsford, VIC
The future ofhumanity lies inthe balance. Saveour planet now!
- JillianRedlynch, QLD
I SAY YES BECAUSE...the science is clear; we must act urgently to slow climate change
- Prof. Ian LoweBrisbane, QLD
because we mustbegin to value ourresources
- TopheKingsford, NSW
I love and care forour world.
- Penny LangmeadCaulfield North, VIC
IT IS REAL- Steve L
Ipswich, QLD
I want my childrento live in asustainable, cleanfuture
- Michelle KSt Kilda East, VIC
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Between us we represent over 3 million Australians.
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The following organisations came together to start Say Yes Australia:
Australian Conservation FoundationAustralian Council Of Trade UnionsAustralian Youth Climate CoalitionClimate Action Network AustraliaThe Climate InstituteEnvironment Victoria (On Behalf Of Australia’s Conservation Councils)
Getup!Greenpeace Australia PacificWorld Wildlife Fund Australia
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Say Yes Australia community volunteers held hundreds of events and activities across the country, from Toowoomba (Qld) to Glengowrie (SA), and from Capel (WA) to the Macedon Ranges (Vic).