Former fire chiefs to hold climate change summit

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Former fire chiefs say they plan to host their own bushfire and climate change summit, accusing the federal government of displaying a lack of leadership on the issue. The 29 former emergency service bosses plan to hold the talks at the end of the current bushfire season. The group is accusing Prime Minister Scott Morrison of causing a policy vacuum by downplaying climate change concerns. Labor said it would participate in the summit, with Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers saying it was shameful in the extreme that Mr Morrison had not taken the views of those senior fireys on board. Read More Our Apps