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This is what many people who live in Australian regional areas think of the Nationals and their push for anti-net zero policies as they toe the Gina Rinehart line. James May: “I live in the Northern Rivers in NSW; our federal member is Nationals deputy leader Kevin Hogan. I’m furious that the National Party has dumped its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Hogan’s office is located in Lismore, and he should know better than anyone how natural disasters can devastate communities. His lack of support for us on climate change is an absolute disgrace” “The public sent a message that we wanted serious action on climate change and dumped the Coalition from office in 2022. It shrugged its shoulders and was decimated at the polls again in 2025. Sussan Ley took over and vowed her party would reflect the views of “modern Australia” and return to the “sensible centre”, but it couldn’t be further from the truth. We’re still watching the climate wars engulf the Coalition” “The National Party often claims to “represent the regions” with its policies, but it infuriates voters like me. Contrary to what Barnaby Joyce and his mates think, we want real action on climate change in the regions. We’re the ones who bear the brunt of bushfires and floods each year while they delay climate action. We told the Coalition how we felt at the ballot box, but they won’t listen. They’re too busy fighting among themselves, jostling for power in their own ranks and working out what they stand for” crikey.com.au/2025/11/13/net…