Tony Abbott Says He Would Not Have Adopted Net Zero

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‘Politics is about creating a contest, and that’s what we’ve got to do,’ the former prime minister said.

Tony Abbott Says He Would Not Have Adopted Net Zero

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Monica O’Shea

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Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has revealed he would never have backed net zero if he were leader of the Liberal Party.

Abbott told the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild he did not believe the Coalition should have adopted net zero.

Monica O’Shea

Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]

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