Well, it’s been a hard road but we’ve made it. Last month, the Clean Energy Future legislation passed parliament and we have taken the first step to transforming Australia into a sustainable, low pollution nation. It didn’t happen by chance though and it’s because of the contributions large and small from Australians like you that our kids have a chance at a brighter future and working Australians can benefit from the economic opportunities that come with this action.

Waiting for an independent, easy-to-use tool that shows how the carbon price will affect you? Our friends at The Climate Institute have teamed up with consumer advocate CHOICE and the Australian Council of Social Service to look at the cost of living impacts of the carbon price. With the carbon price now law you can go to the website - yourcarbonprice.com.au - and use the online calculator to weigh up your own costs, the financial support you will receive from the government and the potential savings you can make from energy efficiency measures.

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On Tuesday 8th November the Senate voted Yes to a price on carbon pollution. It's has been a mammoth campaign that saw workers unite with scientists, mothers, students and many thousands of ordinary Australians wanting a brighter future. On behalf of the team at UCC, a huge Thank You for your outstanding efforts! Take a minute to enjoy this inspiring video on how the campaign was won.

Australia is on the cusp of taking its first real step towards cutting carbon pollution and taking action on climate change.

But there is one hurdle left to clear.

Spread the word at work on Wednesday 5th of October with a Say Yes Morning Tea!