Home safe: National leadership in adapting to a changing climate

The surge in extreme weather disasters around Australia reinforces the need for national leadership on adaptation to keep communities safe in a changing climate. 

Home safe: National leadership in adapting to a changing climate examines how climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of flooding, bushfires, extreme storms and coastal erosion, and the rising costs of these events for Australians.

The report draws on insights from experts, stakeholders and the voices of those affected by climate disasters. 

Millions of Australian homes are facing escalating risks from natural hazards, which are growing more intense due to climate change. Bushfires, cyclones and floods are currently costing Australian homeowners around 
$4 billion a year in cleanup and recovery costs. These costs are estimated to grow to about $8.7 billion a year by 2050. 

Some climate impacts are already locked in and will require governments and communities to take action to adapt.

The Australian Government can lead a coordinated, comprehensive and well-resourced national adaptation agenda which amplifies effort across all levels of government, businesses and communities.