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Senator Canavan's stance reflects a faction of the party that views climate action through a skeptical lens, highlighting fears that ambitious emissions reductions could lead to increased energy prices and economic disadvantages for regional communities. This perspective finds support among colleagues who see the pursuit of net zero as potentially detrimental to their constituents.
Commitment to Evidence-Based Decision Making
Despite divisions, the party has committed to a rigorous review process to evaluate the impact of net zero policies. As Members of Parliament like Anne Webster, the shadow minister for regional development and a regional Victoria representative, noted, there is an intent to scrutinize all available data before making definitive decisions.