A major rift has erupted within Australia's Coalition as senior Nationals, led by Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack, push to abandon the country's net zero emissions target. The move has sparked fierce infighting, with moderate Liberals and some Nationals warning that ditching net zero could damage Australia's international reputation and economic prospects. Nationals leader David Littleproud has called the net zero goal 'impossible,' while Joyce has tabled a bill to scrap it, citing concerns over energy costs and rural impacts. The escalating dispute threatens to fracture the decades-old alliance between the Liberals and Nationals, overshadowing new opposition leader Sussan Ley's debut and dominating the first week of parliament. The Coalition now faces mounting pressure to clarify its climate policy amid growing public and political scrutiny.
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