23 May 2019

Disheartened climate warriors battle on after Australian election

From , 3:03 pm on 23 May 2019

Environmentalists in the Pacific are disheartened a pro fossil fuel government has been returned to power in Australia.

Greenpeace Australia Pacific's Auimatagi Joseph Moeono-Kolio told Sally Round it's very hard to find silver linings in the surprise win for Scott Morrison's Coalition government which backs plans for a controversial new coal mine in Queensland.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison with his family after the federal election on the weekend.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison with his family after the federal election on the weekend. Photo: AP