Fitzgibbon blasts "cheesecloth brigade" in Labor brawl over climate policy v coal jobs

Labor renegade Joel Fitzgibbon has chastised senior Labor frontbench figures as party divisions deepen over climate change policy and its impact on regional, blue-collar industry and the ALP’s electoral future.

Govt set for tech investment over net zero emissions

The Morrison government is set to adopt a technology investment target instead of signing up to a global agreement to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Former Nationals resources minister Matt Canavan says renewables are the "dole bludgers of the energy system". Photo: AAP

Crossbench climate push as Nats lash "dole bludger" renewables

Lower house crossbenchers are throwing their support behind an independent MP’s bill to curb emissions and re-establish a climate commission.

Labor's climate policy will cost business billions: Cormann

Labor’s plans to take action on climate change would force Australian businesses to shell out $25 billion in the coming decade, according to the coalition.

Greens plan for pollution tax, shutting down coal industry

The Greens plan to use their power in the Senate to hold Labor to account on climate policy.