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Barnaby Joyce quits Nationals for One Nation

Former deputy PM Barnaby Joyce defects to Pauline Hanson's One Nation, citing party rift and net-zero policy frustrations. Read the full story on this major political shift.

Coalition's secret net zero talking points revealed

Exclusive: Coalition MPs instructed to defend net zero policy reversal as 'consistent' with Paris Agreement while massive NT solar farm proposed and Ukraine peace plan criticised. Read the full analysis.

Coalition's net zero reversal faces Paris scrutiny

Leaked documents reveal Coalition MPs instructed to defend abandoning net zero target as 'consistent' with Paris Agreement, despite internal concerns about potential breach of climate obligations.

Coalition abandons net zero in major climate policy shift

The Coalition has abandoned its net zero target, refocusing energy policy on prices over emissions. Guardian editors fact-check the claims and explore the risks for Australia's climate future. Listen to the Full Story podcast.

Liberal Party Drops Net-Zero 2050 Climate Pledge

Australia's Liberal Party has abandoned its net-zero by 2050 commitment after a tense shadow cabinet meeting, risking inner-city seats and leadership stability. Read the full analysis.

Liberals Dump Net Zero Policy, Embrace Nuclear

The Liberal Party is set to scrap Australia's net-zero by 2050 target, extending coal power and lifting the nuclear ban. Internal divisions erupt as moderates warn of electoral consequences.

Starmer's stumble at COP30 amid Net Zero criticism

Sir Keir Starmer narrowly avoided an embarrassing fall arriving at the global climate summit, where he faces criticism after admitting the 'climate consensus has gone' while pushing Labour's green agenda.

Liberal Party Splits Over Net Zero Emissions

In a dramatic political shake-up, rebel Liberal MPs have quit the party to form a new 'Net Zero Coalition', challenging Australia's climate policy direction and threatening the opposition's unity.

Starmer defends UK's green economy plans before COP30

Prime Minister Keir Starmer champions Britain's green economic transition, positioning the UK as a global leader in climate action while addressing concerns about costs and implementation ahead of crucial COP30 talks.

Sizewell C nuclear power station gets government approval

The UK government has approved the Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk, with Energy Secretary Ed Miliband confirming the project will proceed after successful equity raising. This marks a significant moment for Britain's energy security and net-ze

Academics slam $9tn net zero claim as 'misleading'

Leading Australian academics have condemned the Nationals party for repeatedly using a discredited $9 trillion figure to attack net zero policies, calling the costing 'fundamentally misleading' and based on misrepresented research.

Net Zero Nightmare: Albanese Faces Cost of Living Backlash

Exclusive analysis reveals the staggering financial burden hitting Australian households as the race to Net Zero accelerates. Discover why experts are demanding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confront the painful reality facing ordinary citizens.

Energy giants unite to prevent mass job losses

In a dramatic political intervention, renewable energy leaders have united with traditional oil and gas companies to demand urgent government action, warning that Britain faces devastating employment consequences without immediate policy support.

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