As a conservative Liberal senator I see no coherent reason to run away from a net zero target | Andrew McLachlan

We cannot claim to be of the right of politics yet shy away from targets that hold us to account, especially ones that were once the Liberals' own

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It has been suggested to me that my views on our society's relationship with the natural world come from my Celtic upbringing fused with the Anglican faith, which I still practice. My starting point when considering any matter concerning the health of our environment is that nature must be at the centre of all decision making. For the world sustains us, and we must be respectful to it in all our endeavours.

As a Liberal senator with a conservative" disposition, this manifests itself as a deep and abiding commitment to leave the planet healthier than when I was born. I confess that there are times during debates in the party room when I reflect whether I am in a real conservative" minority.