Dozens of Newcastle students have put on a display of activism today, after striking at 12 and gathering at Sharon Claydon's office.
Students read speeches, played music and chanted slogans about the urgency of climate change, increasing pressure for the Government to respond.
Newcastle High Student, Miette Xenith says as young people they will deal with the lasting effects of climate change.
"It's our planet, if we destroy it, there's no going back," she said.
"It's one of the most important things we can do," she continued, "we're not old enough to voted or participate in politics, so what we can do is go on strike," she said.
Hundreds of school students in 25 towns across Australia including Canberra, Cairns, Byron Bay, Perth and many more also participated in the strike today, over the political inaction on climate change.
Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon has supported national action on climate change by students saying she supports the right of students to engage in peaceful protest.
“These kids are an inspiration. They’re not sitting back and accepting what adults are doing – they’re making their voices heard,” Ms. Claydon said.
A smaller number gathered at the same time at State MP Jenny Aitchison's office in Maitland.
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| Students gathered outside Sharon Claydon's office in protest. Photo: Half Nelson |
