Nationals set their price for net zero as PM presses ahead
Ronald MizenPolitical correspondent
Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has erected the first clear hurdle on Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s slow walk to net zero emissions by 2050, saying a domestic policy should not lead to job losses in the coal industry.
Others in the National Party said they would also “fight against” signing up to a deal.
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Ronald Mizen is the Financial Review’s political correspondent, reporting from the press gallery at Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com
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