The book has been covered in contact and suffers from the usual library damage, limited to the front and end papers as well as the back paste down. Internally the book appears untouched. "In this report Australia chronicles its own performance on action to address the greenhouse effect and ensure the protection of biological diversity. It notes the successes and failures and the changes in our perception and approach. It details Government programs and policies to address environmental and developmental problems, as well as the processes we now have in place to deal with conflict over access and use of resources. The views and commentary of a wide range of non-government organisations and concerned individuals are also included." (Trove)