Tony Abbott warns against 'unconscionable' renewable target

Former PM reissues demand for new coal power stations: 'If we can have Snowy 2.0, let's have Hazelwood 2.0'

Tony Abbott is reportedly threatening to cross the floor to vote against a clean energy target, warning Malcolm Turnbull it would be "unconscionable" for the government to do anything to further encourage investment in renewable energy.

Abbott told Sky News on Tuesday evening the government had to address market failure by providing base-load power and building coal-fired power stations.