Coalition in Turmoil as Nationals Launch Revolt Against Net Zero Climate Target

Australia's Coalition is facing a major internal crisis as senior Nationals, led by Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack, push to abandon the country's net zero emissions target.

This rebellion has exposed deep divisions between the Nationals and the Liberal Party, with moderates urging the Coalition to maintain its climate commitments. The Nationals argue that net zero is unachievable and damaging to regional communities, while critics warn that scrapping the target could harm Australia's international standing and economic prospects. The infighting has overshadowed the opposition's efforts to challenge the Labor government and threatens to fracture the decades-old Coalition alliance.

Leadership tensions within the Nationals have also intensified, further destabilizing the party.