Liberal Party may drop net-zero target due to internal conflict

Liberal MPs are gathering in Canberra as the party is set to abandon its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050, following mid-week meetings to finalize their climate policy with the Nationals. Infighting over this issue is intensifying, impacting Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s leadership. Moderate Andrew Bragg has indicated he may resign from the shadow cabinet if the party withdraws from the Paris Agreement, while others seek a compromise that maintains some emissions reduction commitment. The upcoming meeting will also address potential subsidies for coal-fired power plants to help lower energy prices.

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