Coalition candidate says net zero by 2050 is a ‘flexible plan that leaves us wiggle room’

Standing in Queensland electorate of Flynn, Colin Boyce says Scott Morrison's commitment to UN is not binding'

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Scott Morrison has told the United Nations Australia will reach net zero emissions by 2050 - but according to the Coalition's candidate in Flynn, this commitment is a flexible, non-binding plan that leaves plenty of wiggle room".

Colin Boyce, who has previously been on the record opposing the government's net zero target, even though it is National party policy, on Monday suggested the government's net zero plan may not happen because of the uncertain geopolitical climate.