Scott Morrison vows not to adjust own policies through panic

Australian prime minister, Scott Morrison says he will not make reckless cuts to the nation’s coal industry, despite criticism of his response to climate change and a deadly bushfire crisis.

Australia is being ravaged by bushfires which have killed nine people and razed hundreds of homes since September.

As the crisis escalated last week, Mr Morrison faced a backlash for deciding to take a family holiday to Hawaii.

On Monday, he reiterated he would not adjust his policies through panic.

The nation has steadfastly backed coal-fired power for its economic value, despite the recommendations of a major report on climate change.