Senator Matt Canavan and The Nationals have announced a plan to dump net zero targets, citing rising energy and food costs for rural families. The party argues that current climate policies are too costly and proposes keeping all energy options open, including nuclear and expanded fossil fuel extraction. The proposal highlights specific opposition to carbon farming and carbon credits, which the party compares to previous controversial water management plans in the Murray-Darling Basin. This shift represents a significant move toward prioritizing immediate energy affordability over long term emissions targets.
