Sussan Ley backs Peter Dutton’s decision to oppose emissions legislation but signals future room for change

Deputy opposition leader criticises government's 43% reduction target but says Liberal party's climate position is not fixed

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The deputy opposition leader, Sussan Ley, has backed Peter Dutton's decision to oppose government legislation to cut emissions by 43% by 2030, but signalled the Coalition's climate policy could shift before the next federal election.

In an interview with Guardian Australia, the new deputy Liberal leader said it was sensible" for the opposition not to jettison policies it took to the May election.