Coalition spends $31m on ads spruiking efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Scott Morrison’s government has paid $31m for an advertising campaign spruiking Australia’s efforts to cut greenhouse emissions. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The Morrison government is spending more than $31m on an advertising campaign claiming Australia is “making positive energy” under its leadership and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

A Senate estimates hearing on Monday was told a second stage of the advertising campaign, which began in December and runs until April, will cost $17.9m (plus GST). It follows $12.9m spent on the first stage which started last September.