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Labor is taking a leaf out of the NSW Coalitionâs book with plans to grow regional jobs through green energy as it shakes up its climate portfolio and positions the party to gain ground in key regional seats.
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese shifted long-term climate and energy spokesman Mark Butler out of the portfolio in Thursdayâs reshuffle and slotted in the Right factionâs former treasurer Chris Bowen, who he said would âbring a focus on jobs to the portfolioâ.
Former treasurer Chris Bowen was moved by Labor leader Anthony Albanese to bring a jobs focus to the climate and energy portfolio.