Climate policy report hailed by Greg Hunt written by former Liberal candidate

By Peter Hannam, Environment Editor
Updated May 27 2016 - 8:13am, first published 7:09am
Gordon Weiss, an associate at Energetics, an energy consultancy. Photo: Energetics
Gordon Weiss, an associate at Energetics, an energy consultancy. Photo: Energetics
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt was not aware of Mr Weiss' political links, a spokesman said. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt was not aware of Mr Weiss' political links, a spokesman said. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Steamy issue: how to cut Australia's carbon emissions. Photo: Supplied
Steamy issue: how to cut Australia's carbon emissions. Photo: Supplied

The lead author of a consultants' report hailed by Environment Minister Greg Hunt as supporting the government's climate policies is a current member of the Liberal Party and former candidate for the federal seat of Sydney, prompting questions about its independence.

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