Greens Leader Bob Brown has been awarded the Australian Peace Prize.

Senator Brown will receive the award from the Peace Organisation of
Australia (POA) at a ceremony in Melbourne on Tuesday.

POA says Senator Brown has been recognised for his longstanding
commitment to peace, non-violence and global justice.

"Climate change threatens the peace and stability of all communities. It
is appropriate, therefore, that this year's prize should be awarded to a
person who has devoted his life to environmental causes," said POA
president Aron Paul.

"Senator Brown is a person of great determination and compassion, who
through his leadership has inspired generations of Australians to
preserve the only planet we have."
Past recipients include World Vision chief Tim Costello, human rights
lawyer Julian Burnside and anti-nuclear campaigner Helen Caldicott.

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