Leaked Coalition talking points direct MPs to argue dumping net zero does not conflict with Paris agreement

Exclusive: Guidance distributed to MPs seeks to pre-empt questions about plan's compatibility with Paris agreement, indicating opposition is aware of potential breach

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Coalition MPs are being told to argue that the decision to dump a net zero emissions target is entirely consistent" with the Paris agreement, despite leaked documents suggesting the opposition is aware such a position could conflict with Australia's obligations under the climate pact.

Guardian Australia has obtained talking points issued to MPs to help them stay on message about Sussan Ley's new energy and emissions plan, which was finalised on Sunday after months of bitter infighting.