AEGN

Rights of future generations

Legal actions by children across the world (including Sharma v Minister for Environment in Australia) have called out governments over decisions that contribute to the climate and environmental crises.  These challenges generally argue that the government owes a duty of care to children and is negligent where it fails to consider their health and wellbeing when making decisions.

What’s been happening?

What’s coming up?
  • No upcoming milestones
  • 2025 – resumed consultation on new national laws, including reforms to recognise intergenerational equity (see EPBC Reforms)

What is the AEGN doing?
  • Updating members on policy progress and campaigns on relevant issues
  • Hosting a webinar with Anjali Sharma updating members on the Duty of Care campaign
  • Promoting youth and First Nations membership on relevant advisory committees and as speakers at events
  • Working with eNGOs to promote First Nations groups and caring for country initiatives as leaders in intergenerational thinking and custodianship

What can AEGN members do?

Become a member

It’s been exciting to see the growth in sophistication of how the AEGN operates. For the benefit of all.

Hayley Morris, Morris Family Foundation