It warns us that the planet has already warmed by 1 degree above pre-industrial levels, and that it is predicted to rise to the 1.5 deg. Celsius mark sometime between 2030 and 2050.

The effects of overshooting 1.5 degrees would be devastating for millions and millions of people and species, due to much higher temperatures, droughts, unstoppable bushfires, extreme weather events and rising sea levels.

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Unfortunately this pandemic, calling for lockdowns that forbid people to gather, has put an end to the ever-growing number rallying for action on climate change.

Even more unfortunate is the Scott Morrison government's choice of board members for the NCC (National Covid-19 Commission), the body appointed to lead our recovery from the pandemic.

The commission is led by Neville Power, former CEO of a large mining company and appears to be skewed towards the promotion of fossil fuels.

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During this pandemic this government, in its efforts to "flatten the curve" has listened intently to the science, and yet, on the issue of climate change which will eventually threaten us all, it has caved in once again to the vested interests, and is promoting a "gas led recovery".

This proliferation of our energy needs by favouring fossil fuels over renewable energy, condemns us and future generations to a very bleak future.

You would have to question how Premier Palaszczuk allowed not only the AFL committee members into Queensland, but also their families just to announce that the AFL grand final is being held there, when she will not allow Victorians into the state to see their dying relatives.

It appears to be a double standard.

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Also, how did Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews let these people out of lock down stage four to even travel further than allowed distance from home to in fact catch the flight?

If the government had told me to save my two payments of $750 I would have, but we were told to spend it to help the economy.

My wife and I did prepaid funerals, it didn't cover the whole cost but with some savings it meant our families wouldn't have to be concerned.

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