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Nationals Senator to Introduce Private Members Bill to End Net Zero

Joyce pointed out the Coalition went to the election supporting net zero and ‘got walloped.’
Nationals Senator to Introduce Private Members Bill to End Net Zero
Wind turbines are silhouetted against the rising sun near Spearville, Kansas, on Jan. 13, 2021. Charlie Riedel/AP Photo
Monica O’Shea
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Nationals Senator Barnaby Joyce is aiming to introduce legislation into the Australian parliament to end net zero.

“The idea that, at this stage, we have put the focus of our nation on a lunatic crusade of Net Zero is treacherous to the very security of Australia,” Joyce said in a post to Facebook.
Monica O’Shea
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]