Australia is one of the world's largest per-capita greenhouse gas emitters.
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The Short Version
Recent, reputable emissions datasets place Australia among the world’s highest per-capita greenhouse gas emitters. Its per-person emissions are far above the global average and among the highest in advanced economies, with global comparisons also putting it in the top tier. Rankings vary depending on whether the metric is CO2 only or all greenhouse gases, but the core claim holds either way.
Caveats
Do not treat 'highest in the OECD' as sufficient by itself to prove a global ranking; global datasets are needed for that step.
CO2-only rankings and full greenhouse-gas rankings are different measures, though both still place Australia near the top internationally.
Australia is not necessarily in the absolute top few globally, because several smaller or Gulf states can rank higher on a per-capita basis.