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Explore 'A Decade of Drift', a pivotal examination of climate change policy in Australia from the perspective of Martin Parkinson, a seasoned public servant. This insightful book delves into the erosion of public trust in government as it navigates the turbulent waters of climate change initiatives over the last decade. Discover how successive Australian governments have grappled with emissions trading schemes and the National Energy Guarantee, revealing a pattern of short-term thinking and missed opportunities. Designed to spark vital discussions, this book is a call to action for Australians to demand accountability and courage from their leaders. As climate change presents global challenges alongside pandemics and ocean pollution, 'A Decade of Drift' is essential reading for anyone invested in the future of Australia’s climate policy and governance. Join the conversation about urgent climate actions and the role of science in policymaking. This book aligns with the National Interest series by Monash University Publishing, aimed at addressing pressing societal issues with clarity and expertise.
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ISBN: 9781922464095
Year: 2021
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922464095
Year: 2021
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
The erosion of public trust in government has been a characteristic of liberal democracies in recent years. How much have the twists and turns in climate change policy over the past decade contributed to this in Australia? As a senior public servant during six primeministerships, Martin Parkinson had a front-row seat from which to watch the inability of successive governments to tackle climate change. From an emissions trading scheme through to a National Energy Guarantee, this is a story of science and expertise ignored,short-termism, wasted opportunities and international disappointment. Climate change demands both a local and a global response, just as do pandemics, mass migration and ocean pollution. The increasingly urgent question is whether governments are up to the challenge or are prepared to bear the consequences of inaction or indifference.The history of climate change policy in Australia is a sorry story which should leave Australians demanding more courage and commitment from their political leaders.
In the NationalInterestis a new series in the Monash University Publishing list that is focused on the challenges Australia confronts. The series informs, influences and inspires public discourse. Showcasing experts both from withinMonash and beyond, these short, thought-provoking and accessiblebooks will address the major issues of our times, from public policy to governance and government.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922464095
Year: 2021
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922464095
Year: 2021
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Description:
The erosion of public trust in government has been a characteristic of liberal democracies in recent years. How much have the twists and turns in climate change policy over the past decade contributed to this in Australia? As a senior public servant during six primeministerships, Martin Parkinson had a front-row seat from which to watch the inability of successive governments to tackle climate change. From an emissions trading scheme through to a National Energy Guarantee, this is a story of science and expertise ignored,short-termism, wasted opportunities and international disappointment. Climate change demands both a local and a global response, just as do pandemics, mass migration and ocean pollution. The increasingly urgent question is whether governments are up to the challenge or are prepared to bear the consequences of inaction or indifference.The history of climate change policy in Australia is a sorry story which should leave Australians demanding more courage and commitment from their political leaders.
In the NationalInterestis a new series in the Monash University Publishing list that is focused on the challenges Australia confronts. The series informs, influences and inspires public discourse. Showcasing experts both from withinMonash and beyond, these short, thought-provoking and accessiblebooks will address the major issues of our times, from public policy to governance and government.