Peter Garrett Quotes & Sayings

“Climate change is such a huge issue that it requires strong, concerted, consistent and enduring action by governments.”

“You don't want to spend your life explaining yourself.”

“In particular, Australia, because of its ancient geography, soil profile and distinctive weather patterns, is more adversely affected by climate variability than some other continents.”

“The forces that are in play on climate change essentially revolve around the generation of power, the transportation of goods and services and people, and the sorts of materials that we use to fuel the whole of our civilisation.”

“As far as performance, the roar of the crowd, the smell of the greasepaint no I don't feel that.”

“I guess for me what is more significant than success is the nature of each of the songs and of the words.”

“Some people are born with the necessary gift, and some work hard to build on the few gifts they have.”

“The place where the system and people's intentions meet is the political arena.”

“What generally happens in this county is that our politicians don't serve us well because they don't tell the truth, and they don't keep their promises.”

“It's absolutely not acceptable for people to argue that, if we are going to do anything about climate change at all, well, the responsibility lies solely with the individual.”