Nationals back ‘flexible’ net zero pledge
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says Australia will try to meet its net zero target, but has supported his candidate who said it wasn't "binding".
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Labor rejects anti-coal pledge: Albanese
A Labor government will not sign an agreement to phase out coal use but the opposition leader says Australia could still be chosen to host climate conferences.
Coal expansion ‘risks Qld net zero target’
Activists say Queensland would fail to achieve net zero by 2050 if all proposed coal projects were approved, unless other businesses picked up the slack.
Qld to scrutinise Palmer power station bid
The Queensland government has called in a controversial application to build a coal power station by a company owned by Clive Palmer.
Court backs Qld coal mine expansion
The Land Court of Queensland has recommended the expansion of a controversial coal mine west of Brisbane, but angry farmers have vowed to fight on.