‘Frankly terrifying’: Albanese’s secret climate report

<p>In December last year, a group of crossbenchers dialled into a secret call with the Albanese government.</p> <p>It was to get a briefing on a government-commissioned report on the national security risks posed by climate change &ndash; a report the government has been sitting on since early 2023.</p> <p>Described by one senator as &ldquo;frankly terrifying&rdquo;, the Climate Risk Assessment report has not been shared with the Greens, the Coalition, or even the relevant parliamentary committee on intelligence.</p> <p>Now, as the federal election looms, crossbenchers warn it&rsquo;s &ldquo;recklessly negligent&rdquo; to keep the report&rsquo;s findings hidden from Australians.</p> <p>Today, chief political correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper,</em> Karen Barlow, on why the government is keeping national security threats a secret.</p> <p><br />If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Chief political correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Karen Barlow.</p> <p><strong>Photo: </strong>AAP Image/Dean Lewins</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>