February 1 was the day of the most vibrant climate rally seen in Melbourne for some time, with nearly 500 protesters overflowing from the steps of the state parliament house to call on the federal and state governments to revoke their , Victoria’s proposed new coal-fired power plant.
The rally, called by grassroots climate collective , was held principally to influence the federal government, which is currently reviewing HRL’s Howard-era $100 million grant.