Matt Kean criticised by Coalition MPs after Labor appoints him new chair of Climate Change Authority

Barnaby Joyce and Matt Canavan lead criticism of former NSW treasurer while Labor declares him best for the job'

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The former New South Wales Liberal treasurer Matt Kean has faced criticism for taking a new job as the new chair of the Climate Change Authority after he was appointed by the Albanese government on Monday.

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, revealed the former NSW Liberal treasurer had been chosen for the important" role on Monday in a surprise cross-party appointment.

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