Decision to abandon policy could trigger revolt from moderate Liberals who are open to breaking Coalition if net zero not kept in some form

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The Coalition is on the brink of abandoning net zero emissions as senior Liberal rightwingers 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.

Source: Guardian - World News