Coalition on brink of abandoning net zero emissions pledge as Ley under pressure to side with Nationals

Decision to abandon policy could trigger revolt from moderate Liberals who are open to breaking Coalition if net zero not kept in some formFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition is on the brink of abandoning net zero as senior Liberal right-wingers pressure Sussan Ley to side with the Nationals in ditching the climate target.That decision could trigger a revolt from moderate Liberals, who believe the possibility of blowing up the Coalition should be on the table if the junior coalition partner won’t accept a compromise that retains net zero emissions in some form. Continue reading...