Anjali Sharma on lobbying parliament from her dorm room

<p>An Australian court once ruled that the federal government has a duty of care to young people, to protect them from harm the climate crisis will inflict during their lifetimes.</p><p>That decision was overturned on appeal, but today there’s an inquiry looking into how that responsibility could be enshrined in law via the parliament.</p><p>It’ss been a long journey for the young woman who first brought that case against the federal Environment minister – something she did while still in high school.</p><p>Today, climate activist and contributor to <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Anjali Sharma, on her campaign to legislate a duty of care and taking the fight to Parliament House.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Climate activist and contributor to <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Anjali Sharma</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>