Overview
- A group of conservative Coalition MPs led by Matt Canavan pressed Opposition Leader Sussan Ley for an immediate party-room debate on scrapping net zero, as she reiterated a formal policy review is under way.
- Labor cleared House time for Barnaby Joyce’s private bill to repeal climate laws, ensuring extended debate that is not expected to pass but will air internal opposition views.
- Recent party conventions in Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia backed motions to abandon net zero, increasing pressure on federal Liberals and Nationals.
- Official data shows national emissions fell 1.4% in the year to March 2025 to about 440.2 million tonnes, and the government says Australia remains on track for its 2030 target.
- The Climate Change Authority’s guidance on a 2035 goal in the 65–75% range is due soon, with polling showing 44% support for that span and Deloitte modelling finding significant GDP and jobs gains at 75%.