The Daily Aus The Nationals' pitch to young Aussies
Dec 7, 2025
David Littleproud, Leader of the National Party and federal MP for Maranoa, shares his insights on Australia’s shift away from net zero emissions. He discusses the environmental trade-offs of rapid renewable energy rollouts, highlighting concerns for regional economies and food security. Littleproud defends the pursuit of nuclear energy as vital for Australia’s future, noting increasing public support. He also reflects on the National Party's internal dynamics and the coalition's political missteps. A candid conversation on balancing climate policy with economic realities!
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What Net Zero And Paris Mean
- Net zero means emitted greenhouse gases are balanced by removals, and Paris links net zero by 2050 to limiting warming to 1.5°C.
- The coalition proposes dropping Australia's legislated net zero-by-2050 target while remaining in the Paris Agreement.
How Nationals View Last Election Loss
- Littleproud says the Liberal Party's errors, like the 'work from home' row and 'Trump piece', made Peter Dutton unelectable.
- He frames those as coalition shared mistakes and stresses learning and improving before the next election.
Nationals Argue For Slower, Aligned Reductions
- The Nationals will still reduce emissions but argue net zero by 2050 is not the only path and is arbitrary for Australia.
- They say Australia should align reductions with global pace to avoid economic and regional harm.