8legs: Bass coast, australia

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Council struggling with erosion wants big polluters to pay to fix it

Bass Coast Shire Council asks the federal government to impose a levy on fossil fuel companies to fund disaster recovery.
Council members say polluters should pay, arguing it’s fair for fossil fuel profits to support climate-related costs.
Inverloch and Silverleaves have faced long-running coastal erosion, increasing the urgency for funding.
Experts say climate-related disaster costs have risen and must be addressed with policy action.
The federal government cited ongoing resilience funding and renewables progress as context for its stance.
Bass Coast has lost shoreline in Inverloch and faces ongoing erosion challenges.
Local Greens candidate Mat Morgan supported the motion calling for a levy.
Residents and officials warn the current funding is insufficient for rising disaster costs.
The public response includes calls for accountability for the fossil fuel sector.

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