From www.rossgittins.com: Ross Gittins criticises political leaders for failing to adequately address the ongoing issues stemming from natural disasters like Cyclone Alfred, noting that climate change exacerbates these events.

He calls for a shift in disaster funding from recovery to proactive measures, such as better urban planning and risk mitigation.

Gittins urges Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to prioritize ambitious climate action in his election campaign, arguing that the frequency of extreme weather events requires serious governmental intervention.