Bob Brown wins Australian peace prize

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.