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Poppy Johnston and Kat Wong

Climate ratings could spare buyers from risky homes

Productivity recommendations target housing and climate given their big portion of household wealth. (Murray McCloskey/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian homes could be rated on their vulnerability to bushfires, floods and other climate risks in a move that would keep buyers from uninsurable properties.

A resilience rating is among suggestions released by the Productivity Commission on Monday to manage the costs of climate change and cutting emissions to "free up resources for more productive activity".

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