Scott Morrison flags a bushfires royal commission and an 'evolving' climate change policy

Scott Morrison in Canberra

Prime Minister Scott Morrison addressing the media in Canberra. Source: AAP

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After facing weeks of criticism over his handling of the bushfire emergency, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced he will take a proposal to Cabinet for a royal commission into the bushfires. Mr Morrison also hinted at a potential change to the government's climate policy, though some are sceptical.

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