11-02-2016 07:59 via uk.news.yahoo.com

Australian looks set for climate sceptic deputy PM

By Jane Wardell and Jarni Blakkarly SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will likely inherit a hard-right, climate change sceptic for his deputy after the retirement of his current No.2 on Thursday, an appointment that could block any revamp of an emissions trading scheme. Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce, an outspoken lobbyist for the nation's farmers and for tougher controls on foreign investment, is the leading candidate for the job traditionally held by the coaliti
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