Sydney (AFP) July 22, 2020
An Australian student is suing the government for failing to disclose climate change risks to investors in sovereign bonds, in what lawyers believe is the first case of its kind. The lawsuit filed in the Federal Court on Wednesday alleges Australia's economy and reputation will be significantly impacted by the government's response to climate change and that investors should be made aware of
Aussie student in landmark climate change lawsuit against government
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