Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation) Bill 2025

Stage by Stage

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

1. Monday 25 August 2025 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate concerned a private member's bill introduced by Zali Steggall to establish a national framework for climate adaptation. The legislation proposed independent five-yearly climate risk assessments, a fully funded national adaptation plan, and the integration of climate costs into federal budgeting. Sophie Scamps supported the bill, arguing that current government responses were insufficient and that siloed decision-making hindered effective adaptation. Both speakers criticised the government for withholding the National Climate Risk Assessment and failing to adequately address rising disaster costs.

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