Senate debates

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

Committees

Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference

3:46 pm

Photo of James McGrathJames McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

Australia has developed a significant national resilience and adaptation capability and is well positioned to meet the challenge of climate change. In December 2015, the Australian government released the National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy. The strategy sets out how Australia is managing climate risks for the benefit of the community, economy and environment. For example, we are providing guidance relating to transport infrastructure through the Australian Transport Assessment and Planning Guidelines. These guidelines cover public road and rail transport and include appropriate guidance on climate change adaptation for transport planning and project appraisals.

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