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Climate adaptation will cost, but so will doing nothing

Simon Watts says it is one of the most significant fiscal risks on the Government’s balance sheet.

WATCH: Minister of Climate Change Simon Watts speaks with Brent Edwards.

Brent Edwards Fri, 31 Jan 2025

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts is determined that this year he will introduce legislation setting up a framework for addressing climate change adaptation.

This week the Government responded to both the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee report on climate adaptation and to advice from the

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Brent Edwards Fri, 31 Jan 2025
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