The Albanese government has announced that the former New South Wales Liberal treasurer Matt Kean will lead the Climate Change Authority. The surprise cross-party appointment comes less than a week after Kean's sudden announcement of his resignation from state politics. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, announced the appointment on Monday at a news conference with Kean and the climate change minister, Chris Bowen

Source: The Guardian June 24, 2024 15:54 UTC