The Amazon rainforest is vital for containing climate change. It absorbs harmful carbon dioxide that otherwise would go into the atmosphere. We need to protect these lungs of the planet, not just for the people of South America but for the whole world. The reckless burning of the rainforest is irreparably damaging all of our global efforts to stop climate change.

Minister Jim O’Callaghan launches 2025 awareness campaign targeting misuse of illegal fireworks
24 September 2025 Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan today launched a nationwide awareness raising campaign to warn against the serious dangers posed by illegal fireworks and the strict...
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