The Liberal Party's unqualified commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 is as good as dead.
Opposition climate and energy spokesman Dan Tehan stated that a meeting of backbenchers on Friday morning had provided "a pathway to bringing us all together" on the issue.
a pathway to bringing us all together
The meeting voiced broad agreement to keep pursuing emissions reduction, but with a primary focus on cost and energy prices, rather than at any cost.
Author's summary: Liberals reconsider net zero commitment.