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Johanna Nalau, Senior Lecturer, Climate Adaptation, Griffith University

This election, what are Labor and the Coalition offering on the energy transition, climate adaptation and emissions?

Composite image, Xiangli Li, Shirley Jayne Photography and geckoz/Shutterstock

Australia’s 2022 federal election was seen as the climate election. But this time round, climate policy has so far taken a back seat as the major parties focus on cost-of-living issues.

Despite this, climate change remains an ever-present threat. Last year was the world’s hottest on record and extreme weather is lashing Queensland. But there are hints of progress. Australia’s emissions have begun to fall and the main power grid is now 40% renewable.

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