Adam Bandt claims that he wants to work with Labor to advance progressive policies. Yet the party he leads is preferencing the climate-denying Country Liberal Party ahead of Labor in the byelection for the Northern Territory seat of Johnston.
Read MoreThe new Minister for Resources and Water, Keith Pitt, is the Government’s biggest advocate for nuclear power and a dedicated opponent to global action on climate change through the Paris Agreement.
Read MoreOfficial data has confirmed what people in Shortland already know – that health costs have never been higher than under Scott Morrison. The Government’s own Health Department has revealed to the Senate that people in Shortland pay an average out-of-pocket fee of $37.10 to see a GP. This is a record high – up $10.19 or 38% since the Liberals were elected.
Read Morewith THE HON MARK BUTLER MP, SHADOW MINISTER CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY Labor supports the urgent plea by four of Australia’s leading international aid agencies for the Morrison Government to act swiftly on the climate crisis. World Vision, Oxfam, Plan International and Save the Children called on the Morrison Government to set more ambitious emissions reduction targets, show leadership on transitioning to a low-emissions economy, and acknowle...
Read MoreMore than half of Australia’s most important defence projects are facing flashing red signals warning of delays in delivering the equipment and systems that Australian Defence Force personnel need to carry out their missions.
Read Morewith MARK BUTLER MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY It is unconscionable for Scott Morrison to mislead Australians about his Government’s track record on greenhouse gas emissions. Over recent days, the Prime Minister has claimed that Australia’s annual carbon emissions have fallen by 50 million tonnes under the Coalition and that his Government will “beat” Australia’s 2020 emissions reduction commitment. Both claims are untrue.
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