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Stand with Uncle Paul and Uncle Pabai
Uncle Paul and Uncle Pabai are First Nations leaders from Guda Maluyligal in the Torres Strait. They took the Federal Government to court over rising sea levels and climate harm to their Island homes.
Last year in the Federal Court, the Judge acknowledged that climate change is “ravaging” the Torres Strait Islands. But he ruled against the Uncles on the points of law. Now, the Uncles are appealing this decision in a higher court: the Full Federal Court.
The Uncles are continuing their fight because they feel they have no other choice. They’ve been told that their islands could be underwater in 24 years if emissions don’t drastically drop.
So as the Uncles courageously put themselves forward, let’s rally behind them, and tell decision-makers that thousands of us are demanding stronger climate action.
‘Mura Kalmel Sipa’ means ‘Together We Stand’ in Kala Kawa Ya (KKY) language. From bushfires to floods and extreme heat, communities across the country are facing climate harm. Together we can demand solutions.
Can you pledge support for the Uncles’ fight?
Sign the Mura Kalmel Sipa Pledge
To members of the Albanese Government,
We stand in solidarity with Uncle Pabai and Uncle Paul in their fight for climate justice.
Australia must rapidly slash its emissions to protect the Torres Strait Islands, and all of the places we call home.
Mura Kalmel Sipa – Together We Stand.
Why pledge support?
What will signing do?
By signing the pledge, you will be:
- Making sure Uncle Pabai and Uncle Pabai know that thousands of people across the country stand with them. The Uncles are strong and unafraid, but taking on the Australian Government comes with risk — especially in the context of decades of climate wars, and conservative media attacks. Pledging your solidarity means showing support for the Uncles, and promising to keep fighting for climate justice alongside them, no matter what happens in the case.
- Demonstrating to government decision-makers that the public supports rapidly cutting climate pollution. The more of us who unite behind The Uncles case, the louder the demand for rapid emissions reduction for the Torres Strait and all of our homes will be. Decision-makers are our elected representatives — so let’s make sure they know where we stand.