Aussie alt fuel activists aim to air hilarious TV ad on 60 Minutes

Alternative fuel activists at Get Up! Australia have raised A$ 42,262 from a grassroots effort towards a A$50,000 goal that will put the group’s hilarious “call to action” advertisement on Australia’s 60 Minutes. The tongue in cheek campaign can be seen here.

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