Politics Now Liberals face net zero D-Day
Nov 12, 2025
Tensions rise as the Liberals' crucial decision on net zero looms large. There's a heated debate over party unity, with moderates hoping to persuade conservatives for a cleaner future. Meanwhile, speculation abounds about potential resignations if the moderates' views are sidelined. Polling reveals a divided public, raising questions about voter perceptions of climate policy. The podcast navigates through leadership implications and international climate ambitions, exploring whether bipartisanship might be at risk.
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Conservatives' Show Of Force
- Conservatives staged a coordinated, high‑profile walk into the party room to signal unity and strength on ditching net zero.
- David Speers and Patricia Karvelas say the optics suggest conservatives control the party's direction on this issue.
TV Moment That Captured The Day
- Patricia Karvelas describes throwing herself at the TV when she saw the conservatives marching into the meeting.
- She used the image to illustrate how powerful television optics can be in politics.
Moderates Frame Net Zero As Industrial Policy
- Moderates like Tim Wilson and Andrew Bragg have pushed a case for a pro‑renewables, pro‑sovereignty transition.
- They argue abandoning net zero risks ceding the future industrial agenda to opponents.