A Decade of Drift

By Martin Parkinson

A searing indictment of Australia's climate policy failures and a call for courageous leadership.

For decades, Australia has drifted on climate change, failing to take meaningful action despite the growing urgency. Martin Parkinson, a senior public servant under six prime ministers, witnessed firsthand the inability of successive governments to tackle this critical issue. From abandoned emissions trading schemes to a failed National Energy Guarantee, this is a story of ignored science, wasted opportunities, and international disappointment.

Decade of Drift exposes the short-termism and lack of political will that have plagued Australia's response to climate change. This book is for anyone seeking to understand:

The history of climate policy failures in Australia.The local and global consequences of inaction.The need for courageous and committed political leadership.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1922464090
• ISBN13: 9781922464095
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Monash University Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.3" x 6.9"