Michael Wigney
Michael Wigney is a Federal Court Justice in Australia known for his rulings on significant environmental cases. Recently, he criticized the Australian government for its emissions targets set between 2015 and 2021, stating they did not consider the best available science and had little impact on global temperature rise. His comments have brought attention to the legal responsibilities of governments in the face of climate change and the rights of vulnerable communities, such as the Torres Strait Islanders.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,878 | $2,700,000 | 950$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,817 | $210,000 | 123$ |
| Totals | 2 | 72,708,244 | 26,695 | $2,910,000 | 1,073$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Justice Michael Wigney acknowledged the devastating impact of climate change on the Torres Strait Islands but stated that current negligence laws do not allow for compensation.
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New Zealand:
Federal Court Justice Michael Wigney criticised the Government for setting emissions targets that failed to consider the best available science.
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