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‘Colours to the Mast’: Hastie Says He Will Quit Frontbench Over Net Zero

Hastie also took aim at the recently released National Climate Risk Assessment, which predicts substantial economic and societal risks for Australia.
‘Colours to the Mast’: Hastie Says He Will Quit Frontbench Over Net Zero
Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Andrew Hastie at a Coalition joint party room meeting at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on July 21, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Monica O’Shea
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Liberal leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie says he will leave the frontbench if current Opposition Leader Sussan Ley continues to support net zero.

His position comes after Liberal Party members in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Northern Territory all voted for the party leadership net zero goals.

Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]