Climate change, and what to do about it, has been a central political debate in Australia for more than a decade.

The election of the Teal candidates, alongside Labor and the Greens, at the last Federal election, suggest that voters want action, but what will action mean for the country and the economy.

Ross Garnaut is a distinguished economist and a key advisor to previous governments on climate change policy.

And in his latest book as contributing editor, The Superpower Transformation, he explores the possibilities that exist for Australia as it transitions to a net-zero economy.