Joyce says Nationals don't want bigger 2030 climate target as party room frets about regional protections
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce killed the prospect of the Nationals agreeing to a more ambitious 2030 emissions reduction firm target, before his party room met to consider the government’s proposed new climate policy.
Later, the Nationals on Sunday night broke after four hours of briefing, questions and discussion,...