Opinion
Nationals in disarray over emissions deal
The junior coalition partner is tied in knots over its net zero emissions by 2050 agreement, writes Michelle Grattan.
Opinion
The junior coalition partner is tied in knots over its net zero emissions by 2050 agreement, writes Michelle Grattan.
News
The Morrison government has spent nearly $13 million promoting its climate credentials while refusing to release modelling underpinning its emissions reduction strategy, citing cabinet secrecy.
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The Prime Minister has to win over his coalition partner before committing Australia to net zero emissions by 2050, writes Michelle Grattan.
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has likened a business-led proposal to tighten emissions obligations on polluters to a “backdoor carbon tax” and says zero net emissions is not the same as producing no emissions.
Federal Liberal MPs say the tide is turning against their Nationals colleagues opposed to Scott Morrison’s push for net-zero emissions by 2050.
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has demanded regional jobs and industries be protected before the Nationals commit to a Morrison Government plan for net-zero emissions by 2050.
