Political climate change: Australian leaders make last pitch to voters via Colin Packham barrett_ink
“Our political opponents stand where they always have stood - against change, against progress, and are servants to the same vested interests - the big banks and big business,” Shorten said.Climate change policy has consistently polled as one of the most significant issues this election, prompting a movement in marginal seats to remove government hard-right politicians who champion coal-fired power.
If Labor wins, it plans to cut carbon emissions by 45% from 2005 levels by 2030 and reach 50% renewable power by 2030. While Morrison, who took over as prime minister last year amid party infighting, has kept the government within reach of an election upset, his path to victory remains narrow. But the promise of economic stability has been partially undermined by stagnant wage rises, high costs of living and falling house prices. Shortly before Morrison delivered his Canberra speech, the unemployment rate rose to the highest in eight months.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
From picket line to PM: Bill Shorten aims to be Australian leaderBill Shorten, leader of Australia's opposition Labor party, is known as a d...
Read more »
A mystery to many, Australian PM is a tough sell at electionCANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Scott Morrison has carried an unusual burden for an Australian prime minister campaigning for election on Saturday. As well as explaining why Australians should vote for...
Read more »
Daily Briefing: Brexit talks are road to nowhere, May toldDaily Briefing: - Pressure grows on UK PM Theresa May to ditch Brexit talks with opposition Labour - Trump welcomes Hungary's Orban, praising his anti-immigrant stance - U.S.-China tariff war pressures world stocks
Read more »
Brexit-supporting Conservative faction will vote against PM May's deal: lawmakerA majority of members of the European Research Group, a large eurosceptic factio...
Read more »
PM Abe says Japan wants to develop ties with IranJapan would like to maintain, and develop, its traditionally friendly ties with ...
Read more »
UK's Labour questions whether successor to PM May would honor Brexit dealA major sticking point in talks between Britain's government and opposition...
Read more »
Australia's PM launches official campaign six days out from electionAustralia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison officially launched his party&03...
Read more »
New Zealand PM targets online hate after mosque attacksNew Zealand's leader Jacinda Ardern will join other world leaders in launching a 'Christchurch call' to curb online extremism at an international meeting in Paris on Wednesday, following the worst mass killing in her country's recent history. Participants will be asked to commit to
Read more »
POLITICO Playbook PM: Trump says he’d ‘absolutely’ send troops to the Middle EastTrump called the trade war with China 'a little squabble' and rejected the characterization that talks have broken down. More on the ongoing trade negotiations in Playbook PM:
Read more »
Fight to replace PM May complicating Brexit talks: Labour's McDonnellThe battle among leading Conservatives to replace Theresa May as prime minister ...
Read more »
Fight to replace PM May complicating Brexit talks - Labour's McDonnellThe battle among leading Conservatives to replace Theresa May as prime minister ...
Read more »