Sussan Ley on ditching net zero

<p>Sussan Ley describes herself as a moderate &ndash; a Liberal leader who wants to keep her party in the centre.</p> <p>But last week, after months of internal pressure, she led the Liberal Party to formally abandon its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050, a target first adopted under Scott Morrison, arguing that dropping it is the only way to deliver cheaper power bills.</p> <p>The decision has pleased conservatives inside her party &ndash; but it&rsquo;s also raised questions about what Ley herself really believes on climate, and the future direction of the Liberal Party.</p> <p>Today, Sussan Ley on why the Coalition walked away from net zero &ndash; and whether she can hold her party together.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy&nbsp;<em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Leader of the Opposition, Sussan Ley</p> <p><strong>Photo:&nbsp;</strong>Supplied</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>