Zali Steggall to unveil climate change bill and push for a conscience vote for MPs

Now is the time for 'modern Liberals' to speak for their community rather than toe the party line, independent MP says

The woman who toppled Tony Abbott in Warringah at the last election on a platform of climate change action now has the whole parliament in her sights as she seeks bipartisan support for a climate change framework bill aimed at transitioning Australia to a decarbonised economy.

Zali Steggall - along with her fellow crossbenchers Rebekah Sharkie, Helen Haines and Andrew Wilkie - will release the climate change national framework for adaption and mitigation bill on Monday, ahead of its introduction to the parliament in March.