Nationals secure extra Cabinet spot in return for climate compliance

The spoils of the Coalition's climate deal are beginning to become clearer, with The Nationals securing another seat in Cabinet in return for their support. After years of politically deadly internal division, the Coalition has finally come to an agreed position on combating climate change.

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce during Question Time in the House of Representatives, Monday, October 25, 2021. Source: AAP

What is now public, is that after decades of division the climate contest appears settled within the Nationals.

But Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is refusing to say whether he personally supports the target.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia is going to United Nations Glasgow climate summit next week with "credibility", emphasising the Coalition government is on the same page about emissions reduction.

He says, "The plan is 100 per cent supported by our government, 100 per cent supported by our government it was resolved by cabinet last night. The actions of Australia speak louder than the words of others. There will be lots of words in Glasgow, but I'll be able to point to the actions of Australia and the achievements of Australia. And I think that's very important. The credibility of Australia's position is confirmed by our record. I've brought our government together on this [[plan]]. Our government is commitment to this."

 

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