Barnaby Joyce signals Nationals could drop support for net zero emissions

Party leader refuses to rule out split from Liberals, saying it's a decision for both parties' but his preference' is for Coalition to continue

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Barnaby Joyce has signalled the Nationals may abandon their support for net zero emissions after the Coalition's election defeat, revealing he will consult his colleagues on whether to change course.

On Monday the leader of the Nationals also refused to rule out a Coalition split but said his preference" was to continue the partnership with the Liberals, amid widening recriminations over responsibility for the loss of government after nine years.