Organisation
Senate Environment and Communications References Committee
Owning Institution:
Report
Climate risk assessment
A report from the inquiry into the National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) including concerns regarding its public release and the expected ongoing impacts of climate change. It presents the committee’s views and recommendations. The report finds the NCRA makes for sobering reading, highlighting the dire state of risks to Australia. It provides three recommendations.
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Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code and under 16 social media ban
A report from an inquiry into the implementation of regulations aimed at protecting children and young people online, with particular reference to the Internet Search Engine Services Online Safety Code and the under 16 social media ban. It provides four recommendations, including a delay on the implementation.
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Algal blooms in South Australia
South Australia has experienced one of the largest-scale algal bloom events ever recorded in Australian waters in 2025. This report outlines the findings and recommendations from an inquiry into the causes, frequency, scale and duration of recent algal blooms in South Australian marine and coastal environments. It provides 14 recommendations.
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Offshore wind industry consultation process
This report focuses on the steps taken by the Australian Government to consult on the first stage of the development of an offshore wind industry and the key issues raised by stakeholders throughout the government’s consultation process. It provides five recommendations.
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No time to waste: waste reduction and recycling policies
This report outlines evidence that Australia's federal policy framework on waste reduction and recycling has failed to achieve its objectives. It recommends the introduction of a circular economy framework, a review of the role that could be played by financial incentives, and implementation of mandatory national rules and regulations to improve environmental and economic outcomes.