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During an interview, McCormack explained his initial support for net zero, which dated back to late 2021 when the National Party voted to adopt the policy alongside the Liberal Party. At that time, Australia faced trade difficulties with China, which had imposed barriers that threatened Australian exports, particularly to Europe. McCormack stated that supporting net zero was a strategic move to diversify trade interests and improve international relations to benefit farmers and regional communities, including his constituency in Riverina.