A climate change action group has canned a suggested billboard image after critics accused it of comparing coal mining to 'paedophilia'. The Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) is hosting a billboard competition on its Facebook page for a sign to be displayed at Brisbane Airport when G20 leaders arrive next month. One proposed billboard featured the slogan, 'Don't let the coal lobby get their dirty hands on our future' and a picture of a child with large, wrinkly hands covering her mouth. Backlash: This AYCC billboard was the target of criticism The AYCC proposed several billboard designs, but were forced to remove one after a social media backlash
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Potential Australian Youth Climate Coalition billboard criticised as 'comparing paedophilia with hardworking coal mining Australians'
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The billboard featured an image of a young girl with large, adult hands on her face
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The sign was one of many options to be displayed at Brisbane Airport for G20 leaders when they arrive next month
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AYCC removed the billboard from its Facebook page after backlash
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