What living in Australia could look like by 2060, according to nation's top scientists

Top scientists have delivered an ominous outlook for Australia's future, declaring its quality of life is a risk of sinking to bleak levels over the next four decades.

New CSIRO research released last week found incomes in Australia could almost double, access to affordable housing may improve and less would be spent on energy bills by 2060 but only if the federal government rapidly adapts to global challenges.

If that doesn't happen, however, the research suggests Australia will only sluggishly grow.

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