Former New South Wales Liberal treasurer Matt Kean has been appointed as the new chair of the Climate Change Authority by the Albanese government. This surprising cross-party appointment comes after Kean's recent resignation from state politics. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the appointment during a news conference alongside federal climate change minister, Chris Bowen. Kean, known for being one of the Coalition's most vocal advocates for addressing the climate crisis, will now lead the Climate Change Authority in his new role.