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Nationals tail wags the Coalition dog on net zero

Barnaby Joyce says Labor has to speak to two different constituencies on climate policy. But his party’s stubbornness is creating the same problem for the government.

Phillip Coorey
Phillip CooreyPolitical editor

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Based on stated intent, there is little difference between Labor and the Coalition on climate change policy.

Labor, which has bled for the cause more than any other party, is tactically taking a back seat at the moment, given nothing it says or does at this stage will have any material effect.

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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

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