STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

Ms SPENDER (Wentworth) (13:39): Across our communities, parents are increasingly concerned about the future we're leaving our kids. From record-breaking heatwaves to bushfires in spring, it is clear that climate change is no longer a distant threat; it's here, shaping our kids' lives. Parents for Climate is Australia's leading advocacy group made up of mums, dads, carers and grandparents calling for strong, practical action.

Non-partisan and solutions focused, they have over 25,000 supporters across all the federal electorates, including more than 450 in Wentworth. I recently met three of them—Claire, Katy and Kelly—who are united by a shared responsibility to leave the world a better place. They want clean energy powering our homes and our schools, reliable public transport and safe, walkable neighbourhoods.

They want policies that cut pollution, protect nature and create opportunities for their children in a clean energy economy. They are deeply concerned by the recent climate risk assessment and the adequacy of climate targets. Yet what struck me most in our conversation was their optimism—their focus on what's practical and achievable and on the everyday actions that, taken together, can drive real change.

Parents for Climate make it easier for families to take part in the climate movement, recognising that carers don't always have the time or energy for traditional activism. One of their upcoming initiatives, a community clothes and toy swap, is a brilliant way to reduce waste and strengthen local connections. I'm proud to support Parents for Climate's tireless efforts and the many thousands of families they represent.