Climate bill must be debated

John Hewson is correct that what voters really want from their government is thorough action on huge current problems such as deadly climate change. This one has dragged on for far too long, and it is extraordinary that the public hadn’t seen it as a priority in past voting until they apparently do now. It is likely to be a vote winner. As a former Liberal leader, Hewson suggests that “an active backbench” could insist that Zali Steggall’s climate bill be brought forward now for debate followed by a conscience vote. This could be a wise, sciencebased move out of the present paralysis, as it could solve political problems here and for Australia at COP26. As the PM might say, how good would that be! Barbara Fraser, Burwood, Vic