Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen has accused deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley of making 'cheap political points' after she criticised the PM's National Cabinet decision following his COVID-19 infection.
A critical National Cabinet meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed to Friday after the Prime Minister contracted the virus for the second time this year.The meeting with premiers and chief ministers was scheduled to discuss a plan to tackle soaring energy prices. It will now be held virtually.
Stream your news live & on demand with Flash for $8/month and no lock in contracts. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 “I do want to say, I note that the deputy leader of the Opposition said the meeting should occur on Wednesday, even though the Prime Minister is sick,” he said. Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley released a statement after Wednesday's National Cabinet meeting was cancelled - and before it was rescheduled. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman
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