Standard Page - 29 January, 2013
On Friday 1 February, our government will respond to world leaders on its plans to stop skyrocketing coal exports in Queensland from destroying the Great Barrier Reef. We’re marking the day - together with the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Australian Marine Conservation Society, Friends of the Earth and beyond Beyond Zero Emissions - to hold a Rally for the Reef.
If planned coal export expansion in Queensland go ahead, our beautiful Reef could become a superhighway for some 10,000 coal transportation ships every year. That’s why it is so important we come together at this crucial time. Everyone’s welcome -- so bring your friends, kids, siblings, colleagues and anyone who wants the Reef kept safe for our children.
Get the essential details for your nearest event below.
Sydney
What: Snap action to save the Great Barrier Reef from expanding coal exports
When: Friday 1 February, 12 midday
Where: Hyde Park Fountain, Sydney
Organised by: Quit Coal Sydney
Contact: Moira Williams 
/ 0420 504 411
Brisbane
What: Rally for the reef
When: Friday 1 February, 12 midday
Where: Queensland Government Executive Building, 100 George Street, Brisbane
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Contact: Louise Matthiesson 
Canberra
What: Parade through Civic with costumes and signs,
When: 5:30pm Friday the 1st of February.
Organised by: Australian Youth Climate Coalition
Contact: Alex Ross 
Melbourne
What: Walk through the Queens St mall and on to Federation Square, creating a living moving reef with costumes, cut-out fish and other sea creatures.
Where: Corner of Elizabeth St and Burke street, City.
When: 9:30-10:30am Friday the 1st of February.
Contact: Koel Wrigley 0412 699 151
Organised by: Australian Youth Climate Coalition
Yeppoon - Rockhampton
What: Beach Breakfast to show UNESCO and the Government how much the reef means to you.
Where: Yeppoon main beach
When: 7am – 9am
Contact: 07 3103 3115 
Organised by: Keppel and Fitzroy Delta Alliance
Mackay
What: Community members with sea creatures and fishers with their rods
Where: Corner of Wood Street and Victoria Street
When: 12pm – 1pm
Contact: Jack Redpath 0457 040 483
Organised by: Communities Protection our Region and the Mackay Recreational Fishers Association