Climate Change Minister's $150m Side Gig Raises Questions About Priorities The Albanese government has allocated nearly $150 million for Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen's side role as president of negotiations at the UN's next climate conference.
The funding includes 70 full time equivalent staff, sparking controversy among lawmakers and taxpayers.
At first glance, it seems counterintuitive that the government would spend such a significant amount on supporting a single minister's role in an international summit, especially when Australia is still grappling with its own energy crisis.