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Nationals leader says net zero ‘impossible’ as party moves toward ditching goal
AUSTRALIA, JUL 23 – The Nationals face internal conflict over net zero policy as leadership rivals unite to push for its removal, citing economic risks to regional communities and energy grid concerns.
- Nationals leader David Littleproud declared net zero emissions by 2050 impossible and said the party plans to review or ditch the goal following the May 3 election.
- This follows internal party tensions led by former leaders Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack, who oppose net zero and support a bill to repeal the policy despite its low chance of passing.
- Littleproud commissioned a review by pro-coal senator Matt Canavan to assess economic and social impacts of the renewable rollout on farming communities and regional areas.
- Joyce said the last two elections backing net zero “handed us our political derriere on a plate,” while he criticized rising and unreliable power prices, especially in regional Australia.
- The unfolding policy review and internal split suggest a significant shift in the Nationals' climate stance, reflecting regional frustrations and uncertain Coalition dynamics on emission targets.
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National Party's push to repeal Australia’s net zero target
A fresh push to dump Australia's net-zero targets has been launched from within the Nationals. Both coalition partners have begun meetings to determine a new climate policy, a broadside from the backbench igniting further speculation over the Nationals' leadership.
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