Former Australian deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has vowed to introduce a private member's bill to repeal the 'lunatic crusade' of net zero by 2050 when parliament resumes. This move highlights the ongoing internal conflict within the Coalition regarding climate change and energy policy, with Joyce arguing the policy is 'treacherous' to Australia's security.
Barnaby Joyce vows to wind back ‘lunatic crusade’ of net zero with private member’s bill
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Former Australian deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has vowed to introduce a private member's bill to repeal the 'lunatic crusade' of net zero by 2050 when parliament resumes. This move highlights the ongoing internal conflict within the Coalition regarding climate change and energy policy, with Joyce arguing the policy is 'treacherous' to Australia's security.
Trending- 1 1990s-2020s: Decades-long brawl within the Coalition over climate change and energy policy.
- 2 2021: Coalition adopted its net zero by 2050 policy ahead of the UN climate summit in Glasgow.
- 3 June 2025: Dan Tehan told Guardian Australia about cost being a significant factor for the Coalition's decision on net zero.
- 4 July 11, 2025: Barnaby Joyce announced his intention to bring forward a bill to repeal net zero.
- Further exposure of the Coalition's internal divisions over climate change and energy policy
- Potential for an ideological tussle within the opposition's internal review of election policies
- Uncertainty regarding Australia's commitment to climate targets
What: Barnaby Joyce plans to introduce a private member's bill to repeal Australia's net zero by 2050 carbon emissions target.
When: Friday afternoon (July 11, 2025), with the bill to be introduced when parliament resumes later this month.
Where: Australia (parliament, New England MP's constituency, Facebook post).
Why: Joyce believes the net zero policy is a 'lunatic crusade' and 'treacherous' to Australia's security, arguing it's akin to self-immolation without authentic participation from other countries. He also cites the 'utterly untenable' estimated cost.
How: By introducing a private member's bill in parliament.