Resistance in the ranks: any nudge by Morrison towards net zero by 2050 will be a tough sell to LNP

Australia's prime minister is under pressure to act on climate change, but resolutions ahead of LNP convention show strong opposition

Scott Morrison's attempt to nudge his government in the direction of a net zero commitment by 2050 is expected to face resistance at this weekend's annual convention of the Liberal National party in Brisbane.

Policy resolutions circulated to LNP members ahead of the event include a proposal originating from George Christensen's federal divisional council calling for the Morrison government to oppose net zero emissions if job losses occur for little gain".