David Littleproud has played down the prospect of major cuts to emissions from farming programs in an upcoming climate plan,declaring other industries must do more.
Darren Chester’s decision to walk away from the Nationals party room shows the depth of division in the Coalition’s junior partner on many issues.
Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce says his partyroom is vexed over the prospect of a net zero emissions target by 2050,but his MPs don’t want to hurt regional communities.
The federal government is defending the nation’s coal industry and climate policies as pressure from international scientists and diplomats mounts on Australia.
Australia’s offshore petroleum producers face tougher laws forcing them to pay the cost of removing their offshore rigs from the ocean.
The major banks will be called to a federal hearing into lending disputes over coal and gas projects in a new push by the Nationals to back the resources industry.
The federal government’s $50 million grant program for gas exploration in the Beetaloo Basin should be reviewed immediately,a Greens and Labor-dominated Senate inquiry has found.
Australia’s competition watchdog warns the market is on a knife-edge and companies that rely on the fossil fuel could face further pain.
Clean-up costs for Australia’s offshore oil and gas industry could hit $60 billion and the government is creating new laws to stop taxpayers footing the bill.
The petroleum industry has fired back at Resources Minister Keith Pitt after he imposed a levy on companies to pay clean-up costs of an old offshore rig.
Bruised Nationals MPs are warning it will take some time to mend bitter divisions following Barnaby Joyce’s ousting of Michael McCormack and his allies from cabinet.