NewsBite

Exclusive

PM working on coal peace plan amid Nationals revolt threat.

Subscribe to gift this article

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.

Subscribe now

Already a subscriber?

Scott Morrison and Nationals leader Michael McCormack are working on a peace deal over coal fired power to prevent another outbreak of hostilities within the Coalition before the federal election.

After the Nationals performed poorly in Saturday's NSW state election - which the Coalition still won - former leader Barnaby Joyce and the Queensland Nationals threatened to reignite calls for the government to commit to underwriting coal-fired power.

Loading...
Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
Aaron Patrick is the senior correspondent. He writes about politics and business from the Sydney newsroom. Email Aaron at apatrick@afr.com

Subscribe to gift this article

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.

Subscribe now

Already a subscriber?

Read More

Latest In Federal

Fetching latest articles

Most Viewed In Politics

    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/news/politics/national/pm-working-on-coal-peace-plan-amid-nationals-revolt-threat-20190324-p5172g