Scott Ludlam (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, quite some time ago. I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 5 in the terms circulated in the chamber.

Leave granted.

I move the motion as amended:

That the following matter be referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for inquiry and report by 4 December 2017:

The implications of climate change for Australia's national security, with particular reference to:

(a) the threats and long-term risks posed by climate change to national security and international security, including those canvassed in the National Security Implications of Climate-Relate d Risks and a Changing Climate r eport by the United States Department of Defense;

(b) the role of both humanitarian and military response in addressing climate change and the means by which these responses are implemented;

(c) the capacity and preparedness of Australia’s relevant national security agencies to respond to climate change risks in our region;

(d) the role of Australia’s overseas development assistance in climate change mitigation and adaptation more broadly;

(e) the role of climate mitigation policies in reducing national security risks; and

(f) any other related matters.