Climate Change

Climate change is one of the most serious long-term challenges facing the Australian tourism industry. Changes to the earth’s temperature threaten our world-class natural environments, such as the Great Barrier Reef, National Parks and wine-producing regions, while growing consumer awareness of the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions is increasingly influencing travel behaviour.

Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) is playing a leading role in the industry response to climate change. We are a member of the Federal Government’s Tourism and Climate Change Taskforce, providing industry input into the Tourism and Climate Change Action Plan. We also convene our own Climate Change Roundtable, which brings together leaders from across the tourism, transport, aviation and investment sectors to guide industry action. TTF's inaugural National Tourism & Transport Climate Change Forum was held in August 2007.

For further information contact Justin Wastnage | National Manager, Aviation on (02) 9240 2034 or jwastnage@ttf.org.au.

TTF Carbon Tax Submission May 2011: TTF's submission to the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency supports the introduction of a carbon price, but points out the need for complementary measures and transitional assistance for industry.  [Read More]

TTF Climate Change Position Paper MARCH 2009: This paper presents an outline of the implications of climate change for Australia's tourism and transport sectors.   [Read More]

TTF Analysis of the CPRS White Paper DECEMBER 2008: TTF analysis of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme White Paper.  [Read More]

TTF Response to the CPRS Green Paper SEPTEMBER 2008: TTF's response to the federal government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme green paper.  [Read More]

TTF Analysis of the CPRS Green Paper SEPTEMBER 2008: TTF analysis of the Federal Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) green paper and its implications for tourism, transport and aviation.   [Read More]