Morrison commits to summit

SCOTT Morrison has confirmed he will attend an important climate change summit in Glasgow next month, putting an end to months of speculation he would snub world leaders at COP26.

The Prime Minister made the announcement on Friday, but said the government was still finalising its position to take to the summit.

“We’re working through those issues with our colleagues and I look forward to those discussions over the next couple of weeks,” he said.

Mr Morrison’s confirmation comes after weeks of dodging whether he would be the Australian official at the climate summit – regarded as the most important global climate change discussions since COP21 in Paris in 2015.

As for what target he will present in Glasgow, Mr Morrison (pictured) said the position had yet to be decided.

The announcement comes as the Coalition remains divided on a climate policy, with the National Party pushing back on net zero due to concerns about the regions.

Mr Morrison said net zero was “nothing new”, as the government had agreed to it back in Paris.

“The plan that I am taking forward with my colleagues is about ensuring that our regions are strong, that our regions jobs are not only protected but have opportunities for the future,” he said.

Mr Morrison’s confirmation comes after footage emerged of Queen Elizabeth verbally criticising world leaders who had not yet committed to attending Glasgow.

In the footage, the Queen accused leaders of hypocrisy.

“It’s really infuriating when they talk, but they don’t do,” she said.

Her comments surfaced days after Prince Charles expressed shock that Mr Morrison was not planning on attending Glasgow.