By-election result sent ‘clear message’ on climate change to govt
The by-election at the weekend sent a clear message to the government about acting on climate change, Greens leader Adam Bandt says. Eden-Monaro went to the polls on Saturday July 6 after the seat was made vacant by Labors Mike Kelly, who was forced to retire due to medical issues dating back to his service in the army. Labor candidate Kristy McBain claimed victory over her Liberal counterpart Fiona Kotvojs in the hotly contested seat. Labor held on in part because of Greens preferences, Mr Bandt told Sky News. That should also send a clear message to Labor now that they won this seat off the back of people who want to see action on climate change. And as Labor starts to formulate its policies going to the next election it has to have climate front and centre. Read More Our Apps