A decision to hand planning about sea-level rise to local council has opened up a war around science, property values and influence. Bronwyn Adcock on how the future of the Australian coastline will be shaped by disagreement over climate change. This is part one of a two-part episode.

Guest: Writer for The Monthly and The Saturday Paper Bronwyn Adcock.

Background reading:

Rising tide in The Monthly

The Saturday Paper

The Monthly

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