Trade minister fails to name mechanism for emissions reduction as energy policy looms as key issue in Wentworth byelection[br]The trade minister,Simon Birmingham, has claimed Australia will honour its Paris climate agreement commitments but failed to name a mechanism for emissions reduction in government policy.
In the wake of the Coalition government removing the emissions reduction component from its signature national energy guarantee before Scott Morrison replaced Malcolm Turnbull, and the issue is shaping up as a major test before the Wentworth byelection. Related: Power companies hit back at minister,saying policy vacuum led to steep bills Best bang for the buck you'll catch in political donations in your life. Tight race, tight margin for government, and enormous incremental effect whatever happens. If you want a federal election now this is the means by which to achieve it. https://t.co/YgTQGhQwBa Related: This government is not even pretending to act on climate change any more | Greg Jericho Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com