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The study looked at how extreme temperatures in Australia will change in the future using different climate models. They compared newer models (CMIP6) with older ones (CMIP5) and found that the newer models predict higher temperatures for some extreme events. The warmest areas are expected to get even hotter, especially in tropical Australia. The uncertainty in predicting when these changes will happen is influenced by natural variations in the climate system. This information can help with planning for dealing with climate change in Australia.