Regional Liberals praise ‘upside’ of climate action as some Nationals continue scare campaign
by Sarah Martin and Adam Morton from on (#5QQEF)
Federal Liberal MP Rowan Ramsey says we have to face up to what the world is doing and ... have an intelligent debate'
Rural Liberals are backing a move towards a net zero emissions target despite warnings from some within the federal Nationals that regional Australia would pay the cost" of decarbonising the economy.
The shifting support for the target - including from conservatives who have previously railed against emissions reduction policies - comes as a new report reiterates that Australia ranks among the worst performers in the G20 in addressing the climate crisis.
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