NEW DATA OUT TODAY exposes the electorates where homes and businesses are most at risk from climate-fuelled flooding, bushfires, tropical cyclone winds, coastal inundation, and extreme wind.

The Climate Risk Map, a new interactive tool developed using recent data from Climate Valuation, has been launched, allowing Australians to access localized information regarding climate risks, including flooding, bushfires, and cyclonic conditions. A significant report titled 'At Our Front Door' highlights the national level implications of this data, proposing that the climate crisis is an immediate threat to the value of homes—Australia's biggest asset for many households. Nicki Hutley, a Climate Councillor and economist, emphasizes the urgent need for awareness about this crisis, stating that the current trajectory of climate pollution will not only elevate disaster frequency but also make traditional insurance cover insufficient. Her comments reflect increasing concerns among top banks also exposed to these risks through substantial residential mortgages and commercial loans. The report sets a stark contrast between the two major parties in Australia over climate policy, asserting that the Coalition's plans will exacerbate climate issues by increasing pollution levels, while the Labor Party appears more committed to curbing these emissions. The study identified 86 critical climate risk zones needing immediate government intervention, such as constructing flood levees or implementing property buybacks. Climate Councillor and former NSW Fire & Rescue Chief Greg Mullins made a clear statement: no property is immune to climate risk anymore. Recent international disasters exemplify the unpredictability of climate impacts wherever fires or floods might occur, thereby rewriting the assumptions about safety in designated low-risk areas. The Climate Council's initiative is accessible for the public without charge, reflecting the belief that communities should be empowered with knowledge about climate threats that are already impacting them. This proactive approach aims to spur governmental and community actions aimed at both immediate adaptation and longer-term mitigation strategies against climate risks. The implications of this data are significant for policy-making, housing regulations, and disaster preparedness, posing a call to action for more resilient community structuring and housing policies that prioritize sustainability and public safety over profits. The introduction of financial schemes for those affected by heightened insurance costs and promoting eco-resilient rebuilding activities serve as essential points that emphasize a necessary evolution in housing and environmental policy. Ultimately, with the advent of this comprehensive data, there stands an opportunity for decisive governmental action toward sustainable interventions that could help safeguard vulnerable communities from future climatic adversities.