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...

This report suggests a growing divide between families who can afford to switch to green energy and those who can't, finding a reliance on fossil fuels is compounding the cost of living crisis for families. This national poll of parents looks at the challenges and concerns of Australian households and makes recommendations to reduce the...

The safeguard mechanism is a central component of Australia’s climate change policy. It was reformed in 2023 to change several elements of the scheme. This paper provides an overview of the safeguard mechanism as it currently operates.

Climate change is making insurance more expensive in Australia, with insured catastrophe losses reaching a record $7 billion in 2022. These costs are adding to inflation, increasing up to five times faster than the consumer price index. Costs are not shared equally, with some premiums in the north of the country double those in the...

Australia’s weather and climate has continued to change, with an increase in extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, more intense heavy rainfall, and sea level rise. This report draws on the latest national and international climate research, encompassing observations, analyses and future projections to describe year-to-year variability and longer-term changes in Australia’s climate. It is...