Prime Minister ScottMorrisonMP is dismissing suggestions he is under internal pressure to take stronger action on climate change.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is dismissing suggestions he is under internal pressure to take stronger action on climate change. New South Wales Environment Minister Matt Kean told Sky News the horror bushfire season sparked new calls for action from top-ranking Liberal MPs.
The ministers wanted Mr Morrison to ensure “prosperity for future generations” and reduce the risk of another major fire season. Mr Kean said the concerned group “fully support” Mr Morrison but want Australia to become the “energy superpower for the rest of the world”. The prime minister said on Monday it was "all a beat up" and Matt Kean could "focus on hazard reduction and I'll focus emissions reduction".
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