Patrick Gorman Slams Liberal Division Over Climate and Indigenous Issues
In a recent interview on Sky News, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman didn’t hold back as he took aim at what he described as growing dysfunction within the Liberal and National Parties. Gorman made it clear that, from Labor’s perspective, the last few weeks have been a showcase of real division on the opposition benches—division not just on climate policy, but on issues affecting First Nations communities and Australia’s international standing.
Gorman highlighted that, for the Albanese Government, the priority has been acting on meaningful policy—cutting student debt, improving safety in child care, and protecting penalty rates for millions of Australians. But in contrast, the opposition, particularly the Liberal Party, has been consumed by infighting. He pointed to figures like Senator Michaelia Cash and Andrew Hastie encouraging hardline motions in WA to abandon Welcome to Country practices and pull back support for the Aboriginal flag—decisions Gorman says run counter to years of bipartisan recognition and progress.
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When asked about climate action, Gorman emphasized that Labor is sticking to its plan of reducing emissions by 43% by 2030, guided by expert advice rather than political winds. He expressed disappointment that key figures in the Coalition appear ready to abandon Australia’s net-zero targets, suggesting it has more to do with internal politics than national interest. Gorman reminded viewers that this shift stands in stark contrast to the path started under Tony Abbott when Australia joined the Paris Agreement. Now, he argues, the silence at the top of the Liberal leadership reflects a lack of consensus or courage.
Turning to Gaza, Gorman was firm. He described the ongoing restriction of aid as unacceptable, especially when innocent civilians, including children, are denied basic necessities like food and water. He stressed that Australia’s concern is rooted in humanitarian obligations, not legal technicalities. While decisions about breaches of international law are for courts, Gorman insisted that Australians can clearly see the moral wrong in letting kids suffer during conflict. That, he said, is why the Prime Minister and Labor continue to push for aid to reach those who need it most.
On the topic of recognising Palestine, Gorman reiterated Labor’s long-standing support for a two-state solution. He acknowledged the frustration among some party members about the pace of progress but argued that the immediate priority must be humanitarian relief and pushing for a ceasefire.
Gorman also responded to questions about social media reforms—specifically, whether platforms like YouTube would fall under new rules banning under-16s from creating accounts. He clarified that the reforms are about registration and protecting young people from online harm, not about preventing educational access in classrooms.
Overall, the message was clear: Labor sees itself as focused on governing and delivering outcomes, while the opposition, in Gorman’s view, is distracted by ideological infighting and extreme policy stances.
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