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Ultimately, the debate over net zero emissions is a contest of ideas—a fight over what kind of country Australia will be and what values guide its policies. The Liberals’ previous failures to articulate a clear, compelling alternative to Labor's climate agenda—often reduced to superficial promises like petrol price cuts—have left them vulnerable.
Barnaby Joyce’s leadership across this issue underscores the importance of turning climate and energy policy into a clear, robust political argument. It is a fight that could determine whether the coalition manages to rejuvenate itself and present a credible alternative government or continues to drift into irrelevance, risking further electoral losses.