Brisbane, Qld, Australia

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Did you see the rally against climate action in Canberra last week?

Those same shock-jocks and politicians are now holding rallies around the country to claim that Australians don't want real action on climate change. But if they can be defeated by fear, they're about to see what real grassroots community action looks like.

Let's join together next Saturday the 9th of April -- not to have a louder, angrier rally, but to show the difference in both our numbers and message: the difference between fear and hope. We can answer their angry slogans and misinformation with a positive, family-friendly gathering to stand up for our vision for clean energy and preserving a safe climate for our kids.

If we all come together, the media won't be able report on the anti-climate rallies without also reporting that more people turned out to express support for a price on pollution. Will you be there?

What: Family-friendly rally for climate action (there will be great music and face-painting for kids)
Where: King George Square
When: Next Saturday, April 9, 11am-12noon
RSVP: www.getup.org.au/campaign/ClickHereToRSVP

How will showing up make a difference? A few weeks ago, when an anti-climate-action rally came to Melbourne, over 8,000 locals joined our rally for climate action. They turned a bad media story on it's head - into a positive national story about how many Australians showed up in support for climate action. This morning in Sydney, thousands turned up (despite the rain) to do the same. Next weekend, it's Brisbane's turn to step up for climate action.

Click below to see the video showing what we achieved in Melbourne, and what we can do here in Brisbane if we come together!

www.getup.org.au/campaign/ClickHereToRSVP

This is our chance, together, to turn this shock-jock story around. To let history record that when they tried to engineer a dangerous and angry Tea Party-like movement in Australia, ordinary families neutralised it with a larger positive and peaceful movement.

We're working with our friends from across the climate change and union movements to make Saturday's event a success - but ultimately it comes down to you. Please join us on Saturday week: click here to RSVP.

Thanks for showing up,
the GetUp team

P.S. We're counting on more then just your presence. We counting on your creativity (as you make a clever homemade banner if you can) and your persuasiveness (as you charm your friends into joining you). RSVP here - and don't forget to invite friends and family too!