James McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The government believes the Senate inquiry on this matter is unnecessary. The 2016 Defence White Paper addressed some of the implications of climate change for Australia's security. A Defence climate security advisor has been established within the office of the Vice Chief of the Defence Force Group to ensure that white paper guidance is integrated into all relevant areas of Defence business. Other actions being taken by Defence include but are not limited to the establishment of an environmental planning and advisory cell within Headquarters Joint Operations Command to integrate environmental considerations, including the impact of climate change into operation planning; the renewable energy program that aims to increase energy security and efficiency; and Defence representation at the Australian Government Disaster and Climate Resilience Reference Group.