Morrison to announce $2 billion over 10 years for climate fun

Scott Morrison will announce $A2 billion over a decade for a Climate Solutions Fund, as the government seeks to counter criticisms that it is not doing enough towards dealing with climate change.

Morrison defends the government’s record on climate
and attacks. Labor’s policy as irresponsible. 

The money will extend the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), set up under the Abbott government’s “direct action” program, which at present has only $226 million uncommitted in it. More than $2.3 billion has now been committed under the ERF.

The new money – which will be about $200 million annually starting from January 2020 - will be used to partner with farmers, local government and businesses to reduce emissions. 

Read the piece from The Conversation by Michelle Grattan - “Morrison to announce $2 billion over 10 years for climate fun.”