Govt wants clarity on climate change class action by Torres Strait Islanders

Anna Mitchelmore 2021-11-23 3:37 pm By Cindy Cameronne | Sydney

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A judge overseeing a climate change class action against the government will be invited to visit the Torres Strait to see the alleged erosion of sacred sites, but before then the Commonwealth is seeking details on when it allegedly knew of the effects of global warming and the scope of its alleged duty of care.

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