# 42 - Climate change and class actions: Environmental advocacy in Australian courts

Trial by Podcast

At the end of last month, a defining moment occurred in Australian litigation: a group of teenagers sued the Australian environment minister. Why? They alleged that he had failed to protect young people from the climate change impacts of a coal mine project. In fact, climate litigation in Australian courts has been steadily increasing in the last few years. Law graduates Emma Jagot and William Wade discuss: - The outcome of this case - Another prominent climate case brought against a superannuation company - What both matters mean for environmental advocacy www.mccabecurwood.com.au/trial-by-podcast Instagram: @TrialByPodcast