Australia bushfires: Scott Morrison defends his government's climate policies - video

Scott Morrison acknowledged the link between reducing emissions and protecting environments against worsening bushfire seasons, but despite mounting criticism maintained his government's current policies struck the right balance. Speaking at his first press conference since 29 December, the Australian prime minister said he understood people's frustrations but urged them to remain calmPM Scott Morrison defends climate policies and asks Australians to be 'patient' over firesNSW state of emergency declared as 17 missing in Victoria bushfires - as it happened Continue reading...