Australian Nationals Split on Net-Zero Commitment

Australian Nationals Split on Net-Zero Commitment
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on June 21, 2021. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
Daniel Y. Teng
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Net-zero and leadership will be two issues discussed by the Nationals party room on the weekend after the regional party successfully withstood the electoral onslaught on May 21 that saw its Coalition partner, the Liberal Party, lose 19 seats.

After every election, the Nationals hold a party room meeting to decide their future policy platform and leader. One major issue of contention, between moderate and conservative MPs, has been whether to continue supporting a net-zero emissions target by 2050 for Australia.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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