Direct Action review a legacy of Abbott years, says Malcolm Turnbull

Prime minister calls climate policy reassessment 'business as usual' as infighting breaks out in Coalition ranks

Malcolm Turnbull says Tony Abbott is responsible for the review of the Coalition's Direct Action policy because it was built into the work program when he was prime minister.

The prime minister on Tuesday attempted to hose down a breakout within Coalition ranks triggered by the government releasing the terms of reference for the Direct Action review on Monday.