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In June 2023, Australian Independent Federal MP, Zali Steggall, has supported a tobacco-style ban on fossil fuel advertising in federal parliament.

The former Olympic skier, who sensationally ousted former Prime Minister Tony Abbott in the seat of Warringah in 2019, mentioned that air pollution from burning fossil fuels kills more people globally than smoking and added that coal, oil and gas companies are using deceptive practices to pretend they are environmentally friendly.

“We know that greenwashing, with all other kinds of advertising of harmful products, should be appropriately regulated by the government. I strongly urge the government to pursue action on these issues and reduce the influence and disinformation that we are seeing at the moment,” she said.

Parliament was speaking in support of ‘The urgent need for greater regulation of the marketing of harmful products in Australia, including of gambling, junk food and alcohol.’

Read more at FossilAdBan.org

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