Labor can ‘walk and chew gum’ on climate change

Labor can support domestic coal export sector and also combat climate change, according to Labor backbencher Ed Husic. The comments come as Opposition leader Anthony Albanese argued this week withdrawing Australias coal exports from the market could lead to an increase in global emissions. Mr Albanese's support for coal did not extend to additional mines in Queensland's Galilee Basin. The Labor leader is undertaking a tour of regional Queensland in order to boost the party's standing in the Sunshine State. Labor secured a risible six out of 30 seats in the last federal election, with a review into its election defeating warning blue collar workers had turned against the party. Mr Husic told Sky News Labor can "walk and chew gum" when it comes to its response to climate change. "Even with the range of policies Labor took to the last election, and in particular, trying to boost the level of energy generation through renewables, there was still going to be a part to play for coal in the foreseeable future," he said. Image: News Corp Read More Our Apps