Could the international call to arms and subsequent influx of foreign aid and donations damage our national reputation?
It comes amid a warning from a major investor group that companies should expect shareholders to apply pressure over climate change risks into the future.
@Pink tweet: I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires. The added call to action by celebrities — including US singer Pink, Australian country star Keith Urban and tennis star Ash Barty — has only galvanised international interest. "The other side of the sword is that yes, it does create some image and reputational damage [for Australia]. So it's about encouraging those celebrities to not disappear now.
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