Hundreds of Queensland students are expected to walk out of school in a nationwide protest to demand more action on climate change from federal politicians.
The students plan to rally at the offices of 16 federal MPs across the state to voice their concerns about the climate policies of both major parties.
Brisbane student Sara McKoy, 16, says Australia lacks leadership on climate change.
"With the election just around the corner we want to send a message to politicians that young people are not going to stay quiet," she told AAP.
"We're in a climate crisis and this is going to have a big effect on us if they don't start taking climate change seriously."
The striking students have three demands: stop the Adani coal mine in central Queensland, no new coal or gas, and 100 per cent renewables by 2030.
Ms McKoy urged voters to make May 18 a climate election.
"It's really important the major parties address climate change with policies that meet our international obligations," she said.
In Townsville, students plan to walk out of school for 12 minutes to signify the 12 years we have to tackle the climate crisis.
Rallies and marches will also be held in Hervey Bay, Gympie, Tamborine Mountain and at Kenmore State High School.
The worldwide student strike movement started in August 2018, when 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg began protesting outside her parliament on school days.
In March, about 150,000 students, parents and activists took to the streets across Australia to protest the federal government's climate policies.
Strikes were held at 60 locations, as part of a global effort to shine a light on climate change.
The organisers of Friday's actions said students also plan to turn out at polling booths across the country on election day.
