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In the last of a series of special programmes, Hardtalk looks at the extraordinary array of extreme weather events that Australia has been experiencing. Are these weather-borne catastrophes becoming more frequent and more intense and if so, if this related to climate change?

From flood damaged Queensland in the east to a drought-ridden Western Australia, what impact do such weather events make and to see how people are responding and preparing for the future?

Stephen Sackur talks to Australia's leading environmental campaigner and newly-appointed climate commission chief Tim Flannery.

Australia is one of the world's highest per capita greenhouse gas emitters but is it prepared to change its economy and way of life to meet the climate challenge?