Connection between climate change and bushfires is ‘absurd’

Protesters outside Kirribilli House do not have the right to set up a shanty town in the name of a peaceful protest, says Director of Policy at the Institute of Public Affairs Gideon Rozner. With Prime Minister Scott Morrison reportedly out of the country this week, protests have sparked outside his Sydney residence calling for action on the "climate crisis". These protests occurred days after a group of former fire chiefs accused the Morrison government of being "asleep at the wheel" when it comes to the bushfire crisis plaguing Australia. Fellow panelist and Sky News host Rita Panahi said the claims of the group are patently absurd and added you don't need coal fired power plants "for a fire to occur". To make that connection is absurd. Ms Panahi also added she believed Mr Morrison is entitled to take a week off. Image: Getty Read More Our Apps