BloombergAustralian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s conservative government yesterday appeared poised to claim a come-from-behind victory in Australia’s election against the left-leaning Labor Party. Morrison, 51, narrowed Labor’s lead in a five-week campaign with a promise of sweeping tax cuts and record of sound economic management. The coalition has been in office since 2013 and boasts a solid economic record over its two terms. The party also campaigned heavily on taking stronger measures to combat climate change and encourage renewable energy. “We are going to take real action on climate change.

Source: Taipei Times May 18, 2019 15:56 UTC