Two Torres Strait Island elders are back in court, challenging a 2025 ruling that dismissed their claim for climate justice — arguing the government owes them a legal duty of care. Uncle Paul Kabai and Uncle Pabai Pabai, among the first climate refugees, say rising seas and extreme weather are already destroying their homes and culture, despite their minimal contribution to global emissions. Their legal team will argue in Melbourne that the original judge misread the law, and that Australia’s own emissions are directly harming Indigenous communities. With a four-day hearing before a panel of judges, this case could redefine climate accountability — as the government’s current targets fall far short of what’s needed to save their islands.
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