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The National Party of Australia decided on 27 Oct 2025 to scrap its net zero emissions target. The party leader, David Littleproud, said they will focus on emissions reduction goals aligned with other OECD countries, not strict targets. This move pressures the Liberal Party, which is still debating its energy policy. Some Liberals criticized the Nationals for announcing their decision early. The Nationals want to repeal the Climate Change Act but did not say if they will leave the Paris Agreement. Critics say this decision risks Australia’s climate commitments and regional reputation. The Nationals argue Australia has already reduced emissions more than the OECD average and want to lower energy prices while reducing emissions in a fair way. (Updated 2 Nov 2025, 11:39 IST; source: link)