Who Pays?
Cathy Wilcox
Following the release of the latest United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, Nationals Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said, in relation to the need to cut carbon emissions: ‘As you go down this process, exactly, exactly, what is the cost and who is paying it?’ Cathy Wilcox is highlighting the impact on future generations.
You may also be interested in...
Democracy
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Referendums A to Z
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Collection
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
Stories
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
1999: Republic referendum
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
1946: Social Services referendum
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
