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 commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. This revolt has exposed deep divisions between the Nationals and the Liberal Party, with moderate Liberals urging the Coalition to maintain its climate goals.
The infighting has overshadowed new Liberal leader Sussan Ley's debut and threatens to fracture the decades-old alliance between the two parties. Critics warn that scrapping net zero could harm Australia's international reputation and economic prospects, especially for farmers reliant on global markets.
The ongoing debate signals a turbulent period ahead for the opposition as it struggles to define its climate policy.
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