SPA’s Communication Manager Michael Bayliss responds to the federal 2020 budget in the latest episode of Post Growth Australia Podcast (PGAP). A link to the PGAP series – which have been made possible by our generous SPA members and donations from the broader community – can be found on our home page or by clicking …
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SPA is one again on the pulse to debate on the society that we want after COVID-19 and to ensure that we break from the past mistake that have lead us to our current predicaments. SPA Member and VicTas branch committee member Hamish Burns had an articles published on this very issue in the esteemed …
Australia’s COVID-19 Recovery Must Question Our Breakneck Population Growth Read More »
At its national AGM on Saturday, Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) awarded the annual Mary E White Unsung Hero award to Colin Samundsett of Farrer. Dr Mary White was a renowned author and paleo-botanist who died two years ago. She had been one of five Patrons of SPA. SPA National President, Hon Sandra Kanck, says Colin …
(image by Anna Shvets via Pexels) As the coronavirus crisis claimed more victims in Australia, particularly from amongst cruise ship passengers, the words “Petri dish” became part of common language. Named for the German bacteriologist Julius Richard Petri, it is a shallow, circular dish used for culturing bacteria and other microorganisms. Cruise ships, not …
SPA’s own Communications Manager – Michael Bayliss – was interviewed by the Overpopulation Podcast The overpopulation podcast is run by USA based organization ‘World Population Balance‘ who took the brave step to do the only known podcast anywhere that focuses on population. Michael was interviewed just after the bush fire disaster and just as COVID-19 …
(From SPA eNews April #2 2020) In a COVID-19 world I think we are all on the alert to find kernels of wisdom coming from commentators and opinion leaders. The one which stands out for me came from respected Australian author and critic, Christos Tsiolkas, who made a powerful comment in an article in the …
President’s Message – A Game Changer Article in the Media Read More »
We are deeply saddened for the thousands who have already lost their lives to this terrible disease and give our deepest sympathies to their families, friends and communities. We extend our thoughts to the many who are struggling with loss of business, unemployment, financial stress and housing insecurity. We express our gratitude to all those …
Post-election our Prime Minister ironically promised he would burn for us every day. I’ve seen no sign of him burning: the continent seems to be doing it for him.While climate change related bushfires are front of mind for Australians at the moment, it is useful to reflect that the emissions contributing to climate change and …
Burn for you – National President New Year’s Message Read More »
Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) was interviewed on SBS as a result of our media release for world food day.“Advocates are urging policy-makers to help reverse population growth and prepare for the effects of climate change to counter food insecurity.” See the full link to the 3 minute podcast here Article Link:
This frank admission came from Jeff Davis, the Assistant Director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Habitat Program, at the June 2019 meeting of the Southern Resident Killer Whale Task Force, which has been set up by Washington Governor Inslee to save the endangered orcas. He was followed by Task Force Member G.I. …
Population Growth Is the Top Challenge for Conserving Habitat Read More »
