Australia's parliament sat for the first time since Labor won office in an election that also saw the Greens party win record seats, reflecting Australians' concern about climate change.
A lone tree stands near a water trough in a drought-effected paddock located on the outskirts of Walgett, in New South Wales, Australia, July 20, 2018. REUTERS/David GraySYDNEY, July 26 - Australia's parliament sat on Tuesday in Canberra for the first time since Labor won office in an election that also saw the Greens party win record seats, reflecting Australians' concern about climate change amid worsening bushfires and floods.
Labor needs the support of the Greens, which hold 12 seats in the Senate, plus at least one independent, to pass the legislation through the upper house.Greens leader Adam Bandt is in negotiations with the government, and said on Tuesday the 43% target was "weak", and had been set by Labor based on keeping coal fired power stations in the system.
Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the government would make minor wording changes, but had a mandate for its climate change policy. Labor says it cannot support the Greens call for an end to new coal and gas projects. Coal prices surged to make it Australia's most valuable export in May.
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