Amidst discussions on climate policy, Senator Andrew Bragg made it clear that his position on the frontbench would be untenable if the Liberal Party decided to exit the Paris Agreement. Nevertheless, he expressed doubt that such a drastic shift would occur.

The Paris Agreement, established in 2015, sets a global goal: to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. This means balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted with the amount removed from the atmosphere.

Meanwhile, Nationals leader David Littleproud reaffirmed his party’s commitment to reducing emissions but suggested there are more cost-effective and equitable methods to tackle the issue. “We believe there’s a better, cheaper, and fairer way to address it,” he stated.

Bragg, addressing the discourse around certain climate-related terms, remarked, “I don’t think you can have a fatwa on two words. I think that’s too silly for words, frankly.”

Deputy Leader Sussan Ley has yet to firmly declare her stance, acknowledging the Nationals’ right to their viewpoint and hinting at future discussions about the party’s next steps.

Ley has avoided committing to a position, saying the Nationals were “entitled” to their own position and that they would speak about “next steps”.

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