The Latest Breaking News from Coalition

Peter Dutton wants a social media ban for children. But would ‘real life’ rules work?

The opposition leader’s announcement that age verification would be a Coalition government priority is a big promise that technology may not be able to fulfil

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2024

Grattan on Friday: the spectre of Abbott looms behind Dutton’s climate strategy

In his assault this week on the Albanese government’s climate policy, Peter Dutton is taking the Liberals right back to Tony Abbott’s days.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2024

Peter Dutton has reignited Australia’s climate wars. We factcheck the major claims

Climate experts say his position is a promise to break with what was agreed in the French capital. But it’s much more complicated than that

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2024

Afternoon Update: Coalition won’t reveal emissions target; closing arguments in Greg Lynn trial; and Queensland’s pre-election budget

Peter Dutton says the Coalition will not set a 2030 emissions reduction target unless it wins the next election

The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2024

Peter Dutton’s latest salvo on Australia’s emissions suggests our climate wars are far from over

Opposition leader Peter Dutton on Tuesday reiterated the Coalition’s support for the Paris climate agreement, following suggestions he might walk away from the deal. But he fuelled speculation the Coalition plans to scrap Australia’s current 2030 emissions target and confirmed he won’t announce the Coalition’s proposed target before the election.

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2024

Coalition won’t reveal 2030 emissions target unless it wins election, Peter Dutton says

Prime minister Anthony Albanese says confused stance risks ‘chasing away’ investment and there will be ‘regrettable’ consequences for global relationships

The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2024

Morning Mail: Coalition reignites climate wars, security council endorses Gaza ceasefire plan, Titmus sends Paris warning

Barnaby Joyce and Keith Pitt call for withdrawal from Paris agreement; new push for US-backed agreement

The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2024

PM says voters don’t want another climate election – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2024

Peter Dutton’s plans will breach the Paris agreement on climate – that much is clear

The Coalition’s rejection of a 43% cut in emissions by 2030 will have major ramifications for us and the world

The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2024

Afternoon Update: Albanese attacks Dutton on climate; Coles limits egg purchases; and the new TikTok trend of women going #boysober

Prime minister confident Australia can meet 2030 emissions targets as alternative would be ‘catastrophic’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2024