The NSW Deputy Premier has attempted to downplay a rift with their partners in government, triggered by the bushfire crisis.
Nationals MP Michael Johnsen broke ranks and publicly called for his Liberal colleague Matt Kean to be stripped of the environment portfolio.
Minister Kean whipped-up criticism by suggesting senior Liberals are unhappy with the prime minister's handling of climate change. State Nationals Leader John Barilaro told Sky News Minister Kean is playing politics with the issue and the focus should not be on him. Image: News Corp Australia
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