The Invisible Hand on Our Climate: Who's Really Shaping Our Future?
Series: Who Really Decides? – Taking Back Our Community’s Voice
Have you ever wondered why, despite overwhelming public support for climate action, meaningful progress in Canberra seems to move at a snail’s pace? You’re not alone. The answer often lies in a room you’re not invited into, in a conversation you never get to hear.
It’s a story about influence, and it’s time we talked about it.
A Playbook for Delay
The fossil fuel industry has spent decades perfecting a playbook designed to delay and distract. It’s a strategy borrowed directly from the tobacco industry: manufacture doubt, champion “solutions” that are always just over the horizon, and ensure you have unparalleled access to decision-makers.