Nic Maclellan

Colonised peoples have rights to resources, on land and in the oceans, and this must be recognised.

Practical action will meet a financial pledge to the poorest countries on the planet.

If the ADF deploys for more humanitarian operations in the Pacific, its budget, equipment and personnel will be stressed.

Former Chief of the Australian Defence Force Chris Barrie recently argued that 'Australia's defence force is lagging significantly behind its US and UK counterparts in preparing to deal with the challenges created by a changing climate.' Barrie says 'Australia's regional leadership and presence — important matters for the ADF — have been overtaken by the highly proactive New Zealand Defence Force and the US Pacific Command in Hawaii, who have been ordered directly by the American government to e