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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Daniel Hurst

Barnaby Joyce signals Nationals could drop support for net zero emissions

Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce says he will let party room decide about net zero support.
Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce says he will let party room decide about net zero support. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP

Barnaby Joyce has signalled the Nationals may abandon their support for net zero emissions after the Coalition’s election defeat, revealing he will consult his colleagues on whether to change course.

On Monday the leader of the Nationals also refused to rule out a Coalition split but said his “preference” was to continue the partnership with the Liberals, amid widening recriminations over responsibility for the loss of government after nine years.

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