Getting our money back

On the weekend hundreds of bank customers around Australia took their money back and closed their accounts.

It was an ethical move - to stop the banks using our money to finance fossil fuel burning.

This man with the novelty withdrawal slip was completely serious about taking his quarter of a million dollars elsewhere - for the sake of his kids' future. Others brought their kids along - to feel the experience of taking a moral stand.

A couple of news outlets covered the day. Here's the best tv coverage.



To hear from the people themselves, check out this compilation video.



See Divestment Day Live, for more pictures of the event - from cities and towns around Australia.