Malcolm Turnbull announces $1bn assistance for Great Barrier Reef in re-election promise – video

Malcolm Turnbull announced an assistance package for the ailing Great Barrier Reef on Monday to be rolled out in the next Parliament should he be re-elected next month. The reef has been suffering from one of its worst coral bleaching events in history over the past several months, with at least 35% showing evidence of severe bleaching due to higher sea temperatures Continue reading...