Government's climate change bill tipped to pass through the Senate

Labor's climate change bill is tipped to clear the Senate this week with the support of key crossbenchers, pushing for some amendments. Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says independent Senator David Pocock has had a range of constructive suggestions. Hes suggesting things like a little bit more particularity about whats in my annual report to Parliament about climate risks, that would be my intention anyway so were more than happy to incorporate that into the bill, Mr Bowen told Sky News Australia. Some tighter rules about climate change authority advice and when it should be tabled, etc., again, what we would intend to do but happy to enshrine it in legislation going forward. We dont agree about everything, therell be a couple of things that he moves that we wont support. Mr Bowen said, however, the Albanese government is happy to support Mr Pococks constructive suggestions. Read More Our Apps