.Bowenchris says ScottMorrisonMP and his team have “no credibility when it comes to climate” and “Australians know that”
Shadow Minister for Health Chris Bowen says Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his team have “no credibility when it comes to climate” and “Australians know that”.
Mr Bowen said Scott Morrison leads a Coalition of "climate change deniers and gutless wimps" while Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese leads a team that is "prepared to act". "This government has no credibility and Australians know it," he said. Image: News Corp Australia
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