Conduct of the inquiry
Structure of the report

Sea level rises and coastal erosion
Changes in temperature and extreme heat events
Precipitation, storms, cyclones and flooding
Natural defences
Need for a strong mitigation response

Planning for worst-case scenarios
Assessment of existing and emerging risks to infrastructure
Research and data
Disclosure and management of climate risk by corporate Australia

Examples of responses
Land-use planning
Urban heat island effect
Coastal defences
Planning for built areas becoming uninhabitable
Who pays for resilience works?

Pricing of insurance products
Relationship between insurance and climate change risks
Recent developments affecting insurance affordability
Implications for the future affordability and availability of insurance and property finance
Responses and future directions

Issues with existing building design in the face of climate change
Particular implications for vulnerable households
Suggestions for change

Introduction
Transport
Water supply and sewage treatment systems
Electricity

Health care, aged care and emergency services
Education
Tourism and public recreation

Overview of government plans and policies
Perspectives on government strategies and policies on adaptation
Calls for greater government leadership and coordination of policies
Calls for legislative reform and changes to institutional arrangements
Building resilience and betterment of infrastructure assets

Overview of strategies being pursued by local governments
Challenges local governments face responding to climate change
Conclusion

Need for mitigation
Informing better decision-making
Urban and coastal planning
Building design
Transport and utilities
Health, education and public recreation
Government decision-making frameworks
Local government
Conclusion

Climate Information and Guidance
Climate Policies
The National Energy Guarantee
Infrastructure