# 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.
- Title: Bowen urges faster action on emissions cuts · Abc | Shortify
- Summary: Climate change minister calls on nations to accelerate emissions reduction through electrification as government defends treasurer over internal tensions.
- Keywords: breaking, chris bowen, climate change, emissions reduction, electrification, jim chalmers, daniel mulino, australian government, cabinet leaking, Abc
- Source: Abc — https://abc.net.au/news/2026-11-10/federal-politics-live-blog-chris-bowen-nov-10/107366854
- Published: 2026-11-09T20:02:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, chris bowen, climate change, emissions reduction, electrification, jim chalmers, daniel mulino, australian government, cabinet leaking, news, politics
## 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.
## Key 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.