Energy Minister appears to fall asleep at $20m climate conference

Wake up, Bowen. Nap time is over!

FUNAFUTI, TUVALU - OCTOBER 06: Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change for Türkiye Murat Kurum and Minister for Climate Change and Energy of Australia Chris Bowen attend a traditional welcome ceremony as part of the Pacific Pre-COP31 Summit on October 6, 2026 in Funafuti, Tuvalu. The Pacific pre-COP31 meeting is being held in Nadi, Fiji, from Oct. 5–8, with leaders from Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific gathering. Delegate…

Energy Minister appears to fall asleep at $20m climate conference

Australia's Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has been caught on camera appearing to fall asleep at his taxpayer-funded climate event in Fiji.

Wake up, Bowen. Nap time is over! - Politics, Policy, Political Views

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen doesn’t seem to be enjoying is multi-million-dollar pre-COP soirée. Aside from criticism that his $140+ million COP obsession is a waste of money, Bowen became touchy when the press asked about his apparent rejection of a traditional head garland or ‘fou’. ‘Can we just focus on issues of

Taylor roasts Bowen for sleeping at his ‘pre-COP flop’ conference

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor roasts Energy Minister Chris Bowen for falling asleep at his own “boring” conference as he takes aim at the Albanese government. Credit to : News24

Energy Minister Appears to Fall Asleep at $20 Million Climate Conference

NewsFinale NewsFinale Journal Australia’s Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen appeared to close his eyes repeatedly during a taxpayer-funded climate event in Fiji, prompting criticism from the federal opposition. The gathering, reportedly carrying an estimated price tag of $20 million, was organised as a lead-up to the United Nations’ annual COP climate summit in November. Although the […]