Sussan Ley under pressure as Nationals formally scrap net zero target
The Guardian – World —
David Littleproud says he informed the Liberal leader days ago of the policy position his party was consideringFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe National party has unanimously decided to its scrap net zero commitments after a party room meeting on Sunday, piling pressure on Sussan Ley as the Liberals continue to debate its own energy platform.The party leader, David Littleproud, said the Nationals would focus on “aspirations” rather than targets and align Australia’s emissions reduction to other OECD countries. Littleproud said he was “proud” of the decision. Continue reading...