Morrison government experts say Australia must 'do more' on climate

The Morrison government's climate change advisers say Australia and others must do a better job of cutting emissions for the world to meet the Paris goals, and more ambitious policies are needed to put the nation "firmly" on the path to a zero-carbon economy.

As the driest inhabited continent on earth, Australia is
particularly vulnerable to the effects of planetary warming.

The statement coincides with a new scientific assessment of the Great Barrier Reef that found coral had suffered an "unparalleled" decline over the past five years and the damage wrought by climate change would only worsen.

Read the story from The Age by Nicole Hasham - “Morrison government experts say Australia must 'do more' on climate.”

Climate Change Authority chair rebukes Abbott Government

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abor's proposed emissions trading scheme does not equate to a new carbon tax and the Abbott government assertion that its emissions cuts are akin to the United States are incorrect, according to the government's own climate change advisers.

Bernie Fraser - rebuke for
Abbott Government.

Climate Change Authority chair Bernie Fraser issued the strong statement late on Friday, responding to the government's post-2020 emissions targets announced this week.

The government intends to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere by 26-28 per cent by 2030, based on 2005 levels.

Read the story in today’s Age - “Climate Change Authority head Bernie Fraser issues blistering rebuke to Abbott government.”