US EditionNationals 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.
- On Wednesday, David Littleproud said net zero was 'impossible' and was 'tearing apart' regional communities, adding it hampers energy security.
- Following the May 3 election bloodbath prompted a review led by Queensland senator Matt Canavan, a coal mining advocate, to assess net zero policy impacts.
- Community pushback emerged as David Littleproud said, while the Clean Energy Council urged its 1,000-odd members to 'redouble' community support efforts.
- The Canavan-led review will consult experts to measure economic costs of phasing out fossil fuels, while Littleproud faces a crisis of confidence as parliament resumes.
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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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