Budget Cuts to climate staff and programs- A.Albanese MP media statement

Given climate change is such a serious problem for Australia, the decision in the Budget to cut the very staff we need to detect and analyse climate change is extraordinary. The Treasurer mentioned drought and extreme weather, such as cyclone Larry, but for the 11th Budget in a row did not mention climate change. Climate change is a serious economic and environmental problem, yet 50 staff are being cut from climate programs in the Environment portfolio....