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The discussion shifts to the political landscape, touching on leadership issues within the opposition. Former Nationals Leader Michael McCormack hints at ongoing internal debates about leadership ambitions, implicitly referencing the need for a strong stance on issues like net zero.
Current party leader David Little Proud faces the pressure of aligning with the party’s collective resistance to aggressive climate policies. Throughout the conversation, it is stressed that holding a firm position against net zero may become a matter of leadership survival, especially as other prominent figures like Matt Canavan have publicly expressed outspoken opposition.