Thousands of school students are expected to take part in climate strikes across Australia, angered by the federal government’s plans to invest in gas plants as part of Australia’s coronavirus recovery.
At Martin Place, around 100 placards will also be on display, to represent strikers unable to attend.
“For a typical strike that we organise, we try and get as much turnout at an event as possible,” Ms Abhayawickrama said. “But the time is differently because of COVID, so we're trying to have as many events across the country.”Protests are planned in Australia’s capital cities, with students also gathering across the regions, including industrial hubs Wollongong and Newcastle.
The events will be live-streamed, with strikers also planning to engage young Australians through social media. The protests are part of a Global Day of Action, with at least 3,133 events planned across the world, according to Climate Activist Greta Thunberg.
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