We've always talked about avoiding climate change, but now the Australian Government is talking about adapting to it.

With fires, floods and heatwaves getting worse all the time, the modelling suggests Australia's weather will become increasingly volatile in coming decades.

So what's Australia's new plan for weather-proofing the nation, as global warming sets in? And could the Government's shift lead to other kinds of action on climate change too?

Listen to the podcast on the ABC News website, featuring Dr Liz Hanna