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‘We’re Not Going to Streak Ahead’: Nationals Officially Dump Net Zero Climate Target
The Nationals reject the net-zero target but support emissions cuts via a balanced energy mix to protect key industries and maintain competitiveness, leader David Littleproud said.
- On Saturday, National Party members at a Canberra federal council meeting passed a motion to abandon its support for a net-zero mandate while endorsing emissions-reduction targets.
- Nationals leader David Littleproud argued the party supports reducing emissions but rejects costly methods and will focus more on climate adaptation, proposing cuts aligned with the OECD average.
- Page Research Centre review, led by Nationals senators Matt Canavan and Ross Cadell, concluded net zero no longer serves Australian interests, and Matt Canavan said `We have found our voice`.
- The decision will shape talks with the Liberal Party as Nationals MPs prepare to discuss their stance at a party room meeting on Sunday, posing a test for Opposition leader Sussan Ley.
- The federal government cited the first national climate risk report, which warned more than 1 million Australians face sea-level rise and extreme-heat risks, while the Labor government remains committed to net zero targets.
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