John Thwaites	Peter Christoff	Sue Pennicuik	Rachel Powning	Frank O'Connor

WHAT: Port Phillip Community Q&A on The "Carbon Tax"
WHEN: 2-5pm Saturday 18 June 2011
WHO: John Thwaites, Peter Christoff, Sue Pennicuik, Rachel Powning, Frank O'Connor
WHERE: ST KILDA MEMO - 88 Acland St, St Kilda

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THE Q&A - What is it all about?

Scientists and the community now agree that climate change is happening and urgent action is required to reduce emissions and defend us against the effects. 

■ So what is a ‘carbon tax’ and how will we be paying for it?
■ How can I avoid the tax by being more sustainable?
■ How does this help Australia play a role in the global community? Are we too small?
■ Can we all afford it, or is it that we cannot afford to not put a price on carbon?
■ Where does the money go?
■ What is a ‘green economy’, what will it cost, and is there a place for everyone in it?

Australia is at the crossroads. The Federal Government and the Multi-Party Climate Change Committee (MPCCC) are finalising a major plan and legislation for effective action on climate change.

There is also a lot of confusing misinformation put out there by media shock-jocks, climate change sceptics and powerful carbon reliant industries.

You are invited to this CAPP forum to become better informed, and to ask the experts those questions that will help you make up your own mind on one of the most important issues facing us today.

THE PANEL - Who will be answering your questions?
John Thwaites	Peter Christoff	Sue Pennicuik	Rachel Powning	Frank O'Connor
Professor John Thwaites Climate Works Australia, Monash University Sustainability Institute, Former Victorian Labor Minister for the Environment. Associate Professor Peter Christoff Vice President of the Australian Conservation Foundation, Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Melbourne. Sue Pennicuik MLC Greens Member of Legislative Council Environment & Planning Standing Committee. Cr Rachel Powning Councillor for Carlisle Ward, Mayor of the City of Port Phillip. Chaired by Cr Frank O’Connor Councillor for Emerald Hill Ward, Former Mayor of the City of Port Phillip.

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ASKING QUESTIONS - Can you submit a question now?

Yes, you can submit a question to the panel via this QUESTION FORM now.

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RSVP EMAILS - Are RSVPs' required?

No, RSVPs are not really necessary. However if you send an RSVP HERE it helps us in our planning to know how many people are coming. We we will also send you a reminder a couple of days before the event.

This Facebook Event Page is available to invite your friends.

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THE VENUE - Where is the event being held?

The event is being held at St Kilda MEMO, an exciting new venue, at the RSL Memorial Hall behind the St Kilda Army Navy Club, 88 Acland Street, St Kilda. Enter from the portico entrance on Albert Street (behind the Galleon Cafe). www.stkildamemo.com.au

■ Melways 2P,B9.
■ East Brunswick to St Kilda Tram 96 – Belford Street Stop (139)
■ St Kilda Tram 16 or East Malvern Tram 3a – Luna Park Stop (138)
■ Elsternwick / La Trobe Uni Bus 246 – Belford Street stop.
■ Paid Parking is available under St Kilda Woolworths or in the side streets.

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THE ORGANISERS - Who is organising the event?

The organisers (Community Alliance Port Phillip) would like to thank the following supporters: L.I.V.E., St Kilda Memo, Port Phillip EcoCentre, Southside Labor, Father Bob Maguire Foundation, Friends of the Earth, Port Phillip Greens, City of Port Phillip, Kosdown Printing, Martin Foley MP, Victorian Labor Member for the district of Albert Park and Sue Pennicuik MLC, Victorian Greens Member for Southern Metropolitan Region.

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