Overview

• The government opened House time for Barnaby Joyce’s private bill to repeal net zero laws, a rare move that highlights divisions inside the Coalition.
• At a tense party-room meeting, five conservatives led by Matt Canavan pressed for an immediate showdown on the policy, while Sussan Ley reaffirmed an ongoing energy review.
• Official data show emissions fell 1.4% in the year to March 2025 to 440.2 million tonnes, with ministers saying Australia remains on track for the 2030 target.
• The Climate Change Authority is expected to advise a 65–75% cut by 2035 as polling shows 44% support for that range and Deloitte says a 75% goal could add $370 billion to GDP and support 69,000 extra jobs annually.
• Crossbench pressure is building, with Greens seeking release of the National Climate Risk Assessment and Zali Steggall advancing a bill for regular risk reviews and a funded national adaptation plan.