Australia, a vocal supporter of efforts to combat climate change, is likely to go through scrutiny itself as it faces 36 questions on notice about its climate change policies, at the summit in the French capital, Paris.

The Abbott government dismissed concerns stating that probes are usual part of international climate negotiations. A Chinese representative said that Australia is to face more questions about its climate change policy than any other country at the summit. The questions not only came from China but also from countries including the US, Brazil and South Africa.

Peter Woolcott, Australia's environment ambassador, said at the meeting that there is considerable interest in Australia's climate change policies. He said, “Particularly since the change of government, and the change in our approach to the Direct Action scheme to address climate change challenges in Australia.”

Some suggest that Australia is a small contributor to global emissions at just 1 per cent and is thus irrelevant on a global stage. Data shows that emissions per head are among the world's worst.
Probes shows that other countries are following climate change policies in the country especially after the change in leadership as the representatives continue to work out a global treaty due to be signed in Paris within this year.