This report provides an insight into Australians’ understanding of, and attitudes towards, climate change and Australia’s current and proposed climate policies. It shows that Australians are not only concerned about the climate crisis, they feel negative about the future in the context of climate change and that their government is not doing enough about it...

An examination of the escalating crisis of insurance affordability and availability in the face of climate change, this report makes eight recommendations to increase government intervention, make insurance more transparent and reduce the risk faced by individuals and communities. Recommendations include abolishing taxes on insurance and the introduction of a fossil fuel levy to fund...

This discussion paper argues that assumptions of future water abundance are dangerously flawed. It presents original data analysis of Australia's water use over the past four decades, and summarises recent studies of the impacts of climate change on water availability. The paper reviews recent urban water demand and population projections and examines the costs and...

This paper argues that climate change poses significant economic risks to businesses, as well as substantial investment opportunities. It looks at the economic risks and barriers to investment and the potential benefits for business of acting early. The author calls for policy measures that reduce barriers and incentivise private investment in climate solutions.

Significant growth in renewable energy generation has already delivered substantial emissions reductions, avoiding over 200 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions between 2015 and 2023. This report predicts this trend will continue and that while challenges remain to achieving Australia's 2030 renewable energy target, the progress towards decarbonising the electricity sector offers a positive example...