Australia election announced: 10 things to know about the poll
the government scrapped plans to set an emissions reduction target"Australia's lack of action [on climate change] internationally is becoming more recognised within this country," says Prof Young.
They will compete fiercely on economic issues, with both parties promising policies aimed at reducing the cost of living,Although Australia's economy is the envy of many countries, wages growth is flat, and there is a generational split in attitudes to house prices.Mr Morrison is overseeing a minority government, meaning he can ill afford to lose support anywhere in the country.
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