Labor Party unrest on climate change policy

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese and former Shadow Minister for Agriculture Joel Fitzgibbon in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra.

Joel Fitzgibbon is stepping down at the next election. Source: AAP

Former Shadow Resources Minister Joel Fitzgibbon admits to a series of disagreements with Anthony Albanese over the party's policy on climate change. His departure exposes cracks within Labor Party factions.



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