The judgement that changed climate law in Australia

In a recent landmark judgement, the federal court has found that the government owes children a duty of care in preventing harm from the impacts of climate change. The case, which centred around the proposed expansion of a NSW coal mine, could have far reaching legal implications in Australia. Today, writer for The Monthly Kieran Pender on the case that saw a group of teenagers take on the Minister for the Environment.  Guest: Writer for The Monthly Kieran Pender. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.