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Opposition Leader Says He Believes in Climate Change Following Leaders’ Debate

Peter Dutton says he backs the climate science in response to questions on the Coalition’s position on net zero.
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Opposition Leader Says He Believes in Climate Change Following Leaders’ Debate
An aerial view of of wind turbines in Port Augusta, South Australia on Feb. 25, 2025. Brook Mitchell/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he believes in climate change science after sustained pressure from Labor and media outlets during the ABC leaders’ debate.

Dutton said he would leave it to scientists to assess the impacts of climate change on April 17.

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]