An emissions reduction target of 40-60% by 2030 would be the bare minimum for Australia to keep pace with its major trading partners and do its part to tackle climate change, according to this report. Key findings The world is stepping up action on climate change, with Australia’s major allies and trading partners setting strong...

This report argues that climate change is likely making drought worse in the southeast and southwest of Australia, which are some of our most populous regions. Introduction Drought has deeply affected Australia throughout its history. The Millennium Drought from 1996-2010 serves as a recent reminder of the wide-reaching impacts that drought can have on Australia’s...

Climate change is increasing the intensity and frequency of heatwaves in Western Australia and driving up the likelihood of very high fire danger weather. Western Australia is experiencing a long-term increase in average temperatures and in 2014 the state recorded its highest ever annual average maximum temperature. The number of heatwave days in Perth has...

Firefighters, emergency services and communities need to prepare for much greater bushfire risk from climate change, argues this report. Key findings 1. Climate change is increasing the risk of bushfires in Victoria and lengthening the fire season. Extreme fire weather has increased over the last 30 years in Victoria. The fire season in Victoria is...

Provides the latest research on which Australian States and Territories are winning the race to renewables - and which are not. 4 key findings 1. Australia's States and Territories have an important leadership role to play in tackling climate change and growing Australia's renewable energy industry. 2. South Australia is striding forward leading the Australian...