Liberal senator says Australia’s approach to emissions debate had not been ‘ideal’ for Pacific relations
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Senior Coalition frontbencher Simon Birmingham has said the former Morrison government was wrong to resist increasing Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction target.
Speaking in Palau, Birmingham said it was “critical for us to listen carefully and attentively to our Pacific partners” and “act in concert with them”. The way Australia conducted its climate debate had not been “ideal for all of our relations”, he said.
Continue reading…Liberal senator says Australia’s approach to emissions debate had not been ‘ideal’ for Pacific relationsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastSenior Coalition frontbencher Simon Birmingham has said the former Morrison government was wrong to resist increasing Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction target.Speaking in Palau, Birmingham said it was “critical for us to listen carefully and attentively to our Pacific partners” and “act in concert with them”. The way Australia conducted its climate debate had not been “ideal for all of our relations”, he said.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…