Abbott Government is a disgrace to us all. [View all]

[Matilda]

Australia’s team at UN talks in Warsaw have been accused of lacking respect after delegates turned up to critical discussions wearing shorts and teeshirts.

The Australian delegation turned up in casual attire and “gorged on snacks” during negotiations on whether developed states should make reparations to vulnerable countries as the impacts of climate change become more severe, according to Saleemul Huq, an expert on loss and damage at the International Institute for Environment and Development.

Their behaviour caused over 130 developing nations to abandon discussions on the controversial issue of climate compensation at 4am last night.

Representatives from developed countries also appear less than impressed. EU negotiator Paul Watkinson tweeted: “It is one thing to be tired in a negotiation meeting, another to turn up in pyjamas – respect matters”.

http://www.rtcc.org/2013/11/20/developing-nations-blame-australia-for-loss-and-damage-talks-walkout/


Such is Abbott's contempt for the climate talks that he sent junior representatives to Warsaw. But however wet behind the ears, we are entitled to expect that they'd realise they're representing their country and behave accordingly. Unfortunately, their behaviour does represent the attitude of the Abbott government to all those who don't follow their party line - complete disdain.

They are an international embarrassment.


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