Summary of proposal
Party
Australian Greens
Portfolio
Defence
Policy Topic
Defence

The proposal would seek to strengthen the stability and safety of the public and region through the following components:

  • Component 1: Publish the findings and recommendations of the climate security risk assessment report by the Office of National Intelligence.
  • Component 2: Commission a publicly available, independent, recurring assessment every 1-2 years of the security risks posed by climate change.
  • Component 3: Commission a new Defence Strategic Review to prioritise protecting people and strengthening relationships with our neighbours.
  • Component 4: Reverse Australian Government funding for weapons exports.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025 and would be ongoing.