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

Liberal leader Sussan Ley faces fundamental fracture on Coalition climate policy. Follow today’s news liveGet our

Voters also unconvinced by Albanese’s Aukus and critical minerals deal with Trump

Sussan Ley wants to prioritise ‘practical’ measures for fast-track projects but delay protections for nature

New nature laws expected to be introduced this week but Labor’s hopes of passing them before Christmas appear slim. Follow the latest updates liveGet our

Albanese government will need to make major concessions to pass promised federal nature laws as Liberals attack ‘nature positive 2.0’

Sussan Ley’s sharp criticism marks a shift for the opposition, which had appeared open to a deal on the bill

The Liberal leader is trying to land a position that pleases everyone – but in doing so may end up with policy that is neither credible nor popular

Liberal minister Jane Hume earlier described calls for the former prime minister to be removed as ambassador as a ‘little bit churlish’

Meeting called for end of sitting week inviting backbench MPs to argue for or against dumping the policy after Barnaby Joyce announced resignationGet our

Former Nationals leader has not commented on reports but any defection would be a blow for his party and the Coalition under Sussan LeyGet our

The Liberal leader says the prime minister must extract ‘concrete’ results on Aukus and trade. Follow today’s news liveGet our