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The political debate reflects this tension, with figures like Pauline Hanson vocally opposing the net-zero emissions policies championed by the current government. Hanson has moved an urgency motion in the Senate urging the Albanese government to abandon net zero commitments, labeling supporters as cowards for not taking a firmer stance.
This move has ignited heated debate within the Coalition and among other political factions, with some MPs advocating for a pragmatic rollback of net zero policies, recognizing that the current approach is unsustainable amid soaring electricity prices and global energy supply challenges.