Overview
- Federal Liberals will meet on Wednesday to set their climate and energy position before a shadow ministry session on Thursday, ahead of a joint Coalition party room on November 16.
- Opposition energy spokesman Dan Tehan signalled a platform focused on lower prices through extending coal plant life, boosting gas supply and keeping nuclear in the mix, with coal subsidies left on the table.
- Senator Andrew Bragg warned he would quit the frontbench if the party walked away from the Paris Agreement or a net zero commitment, calling a purge of the term “net zero” ridiculous.
- The Nationals have already abandoned the 2050 net zero target, intensifying internal pressure on Opposition Leader Sussan Ley as Liberals decide whether to mirror, modify or resist that shift.
- Separate reporting in New South Wales points to likely Liberal leadership change within a fortnight, with Kellie Sloane tipped to replace Mark Speakman.