Andrew Hastie threatens to quit Coalition frontbench over net zero

In the latest blow for Sussan Ley’s leadership, shadow home affairs minister issues ultimatum over net zero policy

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Andrew Hastie says he would quit the shadow frontbench if the Liberals remain committed to a net zero by 2050 policy, spelling more trouble for Sussan Ley as the opposition leader looks to steady a rocky ship.

The shadow home affairs minister and Western Australian MP claimed the Albanese government’s target to reduce emissions to net zero on 2005 levels by 2050 in an appearance is being done in “the name of climate alarmism” on ABC Radio Perth on Monday.