Antinuclear

Sussan Ley, David Littleproud caught in coalition rift over net-zero and nuclear deal

The Nightly 19 May 25

A senior Liberal frontbencher has urged the party not to abandon its net-zero target as divides over climate and nuclear energy policies threaten the coalition’s election rebuild.

Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals counterpart David Littleproud continue to hammer out a power-sharing agreement, with the number of ministers assigned to each party central to negotiations.

But outspoken blocs within each party are urging their leaders to ditch the coalition’s support of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, while some Nationals want a commitment from the Liberals to keep their nuclear power policy before signing a new agreement.

Liberal senator Jane Hume said policies were a matter for each party room, but her personal opinion was to keep net-zero.

“The electorate has sent us a very clear message about what it is that they want in their government,” she told Sky News on Monday.

“Abandoning net zero, I don’t necessarily think is consistent with that.”…………………………………………………… https://thenightly.com.au/politics/sussan-ley-david-littleproud-caught-in-coalition-rift-over-net-zero-and-nuclear-deal-c-18739795

May 19, 2025 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics