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Joyce plans to introduce a private member’s bill to repeal the nation's net-zero commitment, reflecting widespread concern among rural and coal-dependent communities. He argued that Australia, by itself, cannot achieve meaningful climate mitigation without the cooperation of larger emitters like China and India, questioning the efficacy and fairness of imposing costly standards solely on Australia.
The debate within the coalition extends to the broader political realm. The Liberal Party, traditionally more aligned with climate action, faces internal division. Leadership figures like Susan Lee advocate for emission reductions and clean energy, but their stance seems to conflict with economic realities and party ideology.