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Each of the claimants has been seriously harmed by extreme weather events, from catastrophic bushfires and heatwaves to sea level rise and flooding. (Rebecca Parker)
Press Release June 22, 2026

Fossil Fuel Exports at Center of UN Human Rights Case Against Australian Government

This is the first case of its kind since the International Court of Justice affirmed that governments have a legal duty to prevent climate harm
Each of the claimants has been seriously harmed by extreme weather events, from catastrophic bushfires and heatwaves to sea level rise and flooding. (Rebecca Parker)
feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: The Australian Coal and Gas Exports Case

We are 10 Australians who argue the Australian Government is failing to meet its obligations under international human rights law.
We are 10 Australians who have lodged a human rights case against the Australian government before the United Nations Human Rights Committee. (Rebecca Parker)
feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: Meet the 10 Australians

The people bringing this case come from communities across Australia already living with the consequences of climate harm – in their homes, their bodies and on First Nations Country
document June 22, 2026

Expert Report: Climate Change Attribution, Projection of Extreme Weather Events, and Exposure Risks for Young Generations in Australia

A report from Professor Wim Thiery that links recent extreme weather events that have occurred in Australia to climate change.
document June 22, 2026

Communication to the UN Human Rights Committee

10 Australians ask the Committee to uphold their Covenant rights in the face of the existential threat posed by climate change.
document June 22, 2026

Expert Report: 2022-2023 Brisbane and Kimberley Flood Events

A report from Dr Andrew Watkins which links flooding events in Australia to climate change.
Sama Youhana is one of 10 Australians bringing a human rights case against the Australian government before the United Nations Human Rights Committee. (Rebecca Parker)
feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: Sama Youhana

Living beside the Brisbane River, Sama wakes through the night during storms to check whether floodwaters will rise into her family’s home again.
document June 22, 2026

Expert Report: South Australia Algal Bloom Analysis

A report from Professor Perran Cook that demonstrates how the South Australian algal blooms are linked to climate change.
Pam Francis is one of 10 Australians bringing a human rights case against the Australian government before the United Nations Human Rights Committee. (Rebecca Parker)
feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: Pam Francis

Narungga, Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna woman Pam teaches young Aboriginal children about language, Culture and Country, while fighting to protect Sea Country from toxic algal blooms.
document June 22, 2026

Expert Report: Australia Export Emissions and the Paris Agreement Temperature Commitments

A report from Dr Dan Calverley and Professor Kevin Anderson which concludes that Australia’s future projected fossil fuel exports do not come anywhere close to being aligned with the global…
Rikki Dank is one of 10 Australians bringing a human rights case against the Australian government before the United Nations Human Rights Committee. (Rebecca Parker)
feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: Rikki Dank

On the Barkly Tablelands in the NT, extreme heat is making Rikki’s Country, as a Gudanji and Wakaya woman, harder to live on and disrupting cultural knowledge passed down through…
Mel Fisher is one of 10 Australians bringing a human rights case against the Australian government before the United Nations Human Rights Committee. (Rebecca Parker)
feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: Mel Fisher

In Adelaide heatwaves, even the tap water runs warm in Mel’s poorly insulated public housing unit, making her chronic illnesses hard to bear.
Latisha Francis is one of 10 Australians bringing a human rights case against the Australian government before the United Nations Human Rights Committee. (Rebecca Parker)
feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: Latisha Francis

As a Narungga, Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna woman and marine science student, Latisha is fighting toxic algal blooms, which are disconnecting her and her family from Sea Country.
Jack Egan is one of 10 Australians bringing a human rights case against the Australian government before the United Nations Human Rights Committee. (Rebecca Parker)
feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: Jack Egan

On the NSW South Coast, Jack stayed to defend his home as the Black Summer fires tore through his community, burning his house to the ground.
Cat is one of 10 Australians bringing a human rights case against the Australian government before the United Nations Human Rights Committee. (Rebecca Parker)
feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: Cat

As temperatures rise in rural South Australia, Cat’s chronic illnesses leave her in “survival mode”, while worsening bushfire risk leaves her unsure she can escape in time.
Brendan Donohue is one of 10 Australians bringing a human rights case against the Australian government before the United Nations Human Rights Committee. (Rebecca Parker)
feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: Brendon Donohue

Brendon is blind and was trapped alone in his apartment for 10 days after the Brisbane floods shut down the lifts and power. There was no evacuation plan and no…
Barry Traill is one of 10 Australians bringing a human rights case against the Australian government before the United Nations Human Rights Committee. (Rebecca Parker)
feature June 22, 2026

Hard Truths: Barry Traill

When the pager beeps, volunteer firefighter Barry still drives towards danger. But these days, bushfires no longer follow the old rules.