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Bowen urges faster action on emissions cuts
Climate change minister calls on nations to accelerate emissions reduction through electrification as government defends treasurer over internal tensions.
In brief
Climate change minister calls on nations to accelerate emissions reduction through electrification as government defends treasurer over internal tensions. Climate change minister Chris Bowen urged nations to act faster on emissions reduction through electrification while his government defended treasurer Jim Chalmers…
Bowen calls for faster emissions action
Climate change minister Chris Bowen has urged nations to act faster to cut emissions through electrification as part of global climate efforts.
Cabinet minister defends Chalmers
Environment minister Murray Watt called for an end to leaking targeting treasurer Jim Chalmers and emphasised the need for party unity within government.
Mulino backs treasurer on tax reform
Assistant treasurer Daniel Mulino defended Chalmers, saying the treasurer is undertaking one-in-twenty-five-year tax reform that requires senior ministers to work together in a unified way.
“I think the treasurer is embarking on difficult reforms and I think that what we're seeing is a lot of engagement within the party with members of the caucus who rightly have a range of views on things.”
The takeaway
Climate change minister Chris Bowen urged nations to act faster on emissions reduction through electrification while his government defended treasurer Jim Chalmers against internal leaking.
