Canavan to cross the floor over emissions

Image:Matt Canavan is concerned about the effects of other sectors if the zero emissions target is set to 2050. Image supplied.

The Nationals are again embroiled in a bruising stoush over Scott Morrison’s intention to agree to the zero carbon emissions target for Australia, following the change in the US policy direction under President Joe Biden.

Senator for Queensland Matt Canavan has clearly said he would cross the floor if the carbon emissions target proposal is set to reduce these emissions by 2050. The Wire’s Roderick Chambers asked him why he is against this target.

Produced By: Roderick Chambers

Featured In Story: Matt Canavan – Nationals Senator for Queensland and Former Minister for Resources and Northern Australia

First aired on The Wire, Friday, 12 February 2021