Australian: IT is too late to avoid serious effects of climate change on Australia’s economy, society and environment, the Gillard government has been warned. The report came from a 114-page briefing on the impacts of global warming. The special briefing to the incoming government, obtained by The Weekend Australian under Freedom of Information, said Australia must show global goodwill by putting a price on carbon and that delaying action would greatly increase the cost. Large sections of the report…