Tell the McGowan Government we support a Clean Jobs Plan for WA

Around the world, we are seeing governments designing some of the biggest economic stimulus packages seen in peacetime in response to the health and economic impacts from COVID-19.

This is our opportunity to stimulate and reboot Western Australia's economy, accelerate climate action and support businesses and households as we’re rebuilding a more robust & resilient state.

Through taking action on climate change we can deliver thousands of sustainable jobs in clean industries for WA. And the good news is that West Australians already have the skills, expertise, and resources to make it happen.

Sign this letter to the McGowan Government to support a clean jobs plan for WA.

Around the world, we are seeing governments designing some of the biggest economic stimulus packages seen in peacetime in response to the health and economic impacts from COVID-19.

This is our opportunity to stimulate and reboot Western Australia's economy, accelerate climate action and support businesses and households as we’re rebuilding a more robust & resilient state.

Through taking action on climate change we can deliver thousands of sustainable jobs in clean industries for WA. And the good news is that West Australians already have the skills, expertise, and resources to make it happen.

Sign this letter to the McGowan Government to support a clean jobs plan for WA.

Send this letter to the Premier & Treasurer in support of a clean & sustainable jobs recovery for WA.

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Dear Premier Mark McGowan, Treasurer Ben Wyatt, and Minister for Environment Stephen Dawson,

I commend your response to the COVID-19 crisis so far. The economic, health and social impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Western Australia has been profound. Recently announced Covid recovery initiatives that take concrete steps towards delivering a Clean State Jobs Plan have been encouraging, but there is so much more to be done.

I strongly advocate that any COVID-19 stimulus and recovery package should include measures that can both quickly stimulate job creation and economic recovery and align with our commitment to net-zero by 2050.

Read the Clean State Jobs Plan here: https://www.cleanstate.org.au/jobs-plan

More than ever before, we have an opportunity to invest in a sustainable future for WA. Through taking action on climate change we can deliver thousands of sustainable jobs in clean industries for Western Australia. And the good news is that West Australians already have the skills, expertise, and resources to make it happen.

I urge you to set a new course with a clean jobs plan for 200,000 WA jobs that includes the following priorities:

1.	A 100% renewable electricity target to reduce household power bills and spur billions in new investment, with interim targets and prioritizing solar schools and small businesses.

2.	A deep energy efficiency package that targets WA’s 40,000 social housing dwellings, installing rooftop solar, insulation, and energy and water-efficient appliances to drive down utility bills and make homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

3.	Investment in a zero-carbon transport network, instead of just building more roads. This includes phasing in an electric bus fleet, planning and building Perth’s light rail (or trackless tram) network, rolling out electric vehicle infrastructure, and investing in bike paths and trails that will make our towns and cities the best place to live in the world.

4.	Invest in low carbon technologies, innovation, and infrastructure in Agriculture, RD&E in regenerative farming practices and improving farmers’ access to carbon farming income.

5.	Urgently invest in rural and regional fire and emergency services which are currently overstretched and over-relying on volunteers.

6.	Making our biggest polluters responsible for their pollution by introducing a requirement to 100% offset the annual carbon emissions of WA’s LNG industry, creating 4000 jobs overnight. Offsets must be in WA and have environmental, social and cultural benefits.

7.	Fully funding health and community services provided to First Nations communities, and prioritizing infrastructure gaps and clean energy in remote communities in any construction-focused stimulus package. Funding and capacity building in culture, conservation and science, expanding Indigenous Ranger programs, and boosting First Nations-led businesses and participation in adaptation and resilience, including carbon farming.

8.	A massive boost to conservation efforts to protect our carbon sinks and a commitment to transition out of native forestry into sustainable plantations and building products.

9.	Funding for green infrastructure including urban forests through our cities and towns, to cool our streets and provide habitat for biodiversity.

10.	A massive investment in our public sector, boosting resources in health, education, innovation and climate change, and a commitment to decarbonizing public services and becoming a carbon-neutral government by 2022.

Together we can kickstart WA’s economy with thousands of clean jobs that take care of families and our climate.

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