GetUp in the media
Covid Commission’s gas plans evoke outrage from environmental groups
Environmental groups have slammed a proposal from an advisory group handpicked by the Morrison government, for proposing the prioritisation of the gas industry in a post-Covid economy, saying the move a clear conflict of interest.
May 20th 2020
Aussies want enviro laws left until review
Most Australians want the federal government to wait until a review into environmental laws is complete before making any changes to the system.
May 18th 2020
ABC lost more than $350m per year: report
The ABC has lost more than $350 million a year in funding since 1985, a new report has found.
May 4th 2020
Report: ABC loses $783m funding since 2014 when Coalition made its first cuts
The ABC has lost $783m in funding since the Coalition came to power in 2014, a new report on the accumulated impact of government cuts to the public broadcaster shows.
May 4th 2020
Carla McGrath, Chair of activist group GetUp, speaks with NITV’s Living Black host Karla Grant
Carla McGrath is a proud Torres Strait Islander and one of our countries next generation of young Indigenous leaders.
Apr 20th 2020
'Shut it down': Traditional Owners call for a stop to the NT's FIFO mining workers
Traditional Owners in the Northern Territory are concerned that mining FIFO workers are not being tested for COVID-19 when they enter the Territory as they're considered an 'essential service'. They want this to change.
Mar 26th 2020
Download This Postcard to Let Your Neighbours Know You Can Help Them
We’re being told to stay home, self-isolate, and practise social distancing in an effort to flatten the curve lessen the number of COVID-19 cases in Australia.
Mar 23rd 2020
Viral Kindness for Your Anti-Viral Needs: This Online Hub Helps You Connect With and Support Your Neighbours
Find local outreach groups online, offer help to your neighbours with community-care postcards, and reach out if you need a hand.
Mar 20th 2020
Get Up goes after Woolworths for advertising with News Corp
Activist group Get Up is targeting one of Australia’s biggest brands, Woolworths, for spending money advertising with News Corp and “funding climate denial”.
Feb 26th 2020
#IWillEatWithYou: Australians urged to visit their favourite Chinese restaurants amid coronavirus scare
Diners are making the #IWillEatWithYou pledge as Chinese businesses struggle with a downturn in patronage following the spread of coronavirus.
Feb 17th 2020
Petition demanding more resources for NSW firefighters delivered to politicians
More than 59,000 signatures have been gathered calling for the NSW government to allocate more funding to tackle future bushfire crises.
Dec 18th 2019
ATO data reveals one third of large companies pay no tax
Of 2,214 entities covered by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data for 2017-18, 710 did not pay any tax.
Dec 6th 2019