The Climate Commission is established to inform the Australian public about climate change

In the midst of Australia's climate wars, the Climate Commission is established by Julia Gillard's Labour government to educate the Australian public about climate change. Comprised of scientists and experts, including Leslie Hughes and Tim Flannery, the commission's role is to explain climate science and the implications of carbon pricing. They conduct community meetings to engage with people and answer their questions, particularly addressing the difference between natural climate variability and climate trends. Despite some pushback, the town hall meetings receive generally positive receptions, fostering genuine inquiry and expanding the understanding of climate change in different communities.