Labor jumps on climate change split between Liberals and Nationals after MP says emissions target has ‘wiggle room’
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The prime minister, Scott Morrison, has tried to play down divisions within the Coalition over its commitment to net zero by 2050, saying it is “absolutely” the government’s policy.
Labor criticised the “spectacular” split between inner-city Liberals and rural Nationals on the policy, criticising the Coalition for running a “fear campaign” on the opposition’s policy around coal jobs.