NSW Climate Change minister Matt Kean was forced into an embarrassing backflip on Tuesday over his decision to appoint the unpopular former prime minister as chair of the Net Zero Emissions and Clean Economy Board. Mr Turnbull last week said there was 'massive devastation' being caused in the area as a result of the continuation and extension of mines. 'I think [approvals for new mines are] out of control,' Mr Turnbull told Fairfax. 'We are not proceeding with the appointment of Malcolm Turnbull as chair,' he told Sydney radio 2GB ahead of Mr Kean's statement. Last week, Defence Minister Peter Dutton weighed in on the appointment of Mr Turnbull.

Source: The Nation April 06, 2021 00:56 UTC