Agitated Nationals grapple with climate debate, as former minister Chester takes 'a break' from party room
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
A tough debate is expected when a highly volatile Nationals parliamentary party meets on Monday, ahead of climate change negotiations between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce to endorse a target of net zero emissions by 2050.
Joyce is under dual pressure, with his party room sharply divided over the 2050 target, and...