The Nationals, a junior partner in Australia's Coalition government, have officially withdrawn their support for the national target of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This decision has prompted a faction of Liberal MPs to consider a similar move. The Nationals claim that the net zero target is inflicting financial pain on Australians and that the rest of the world is moving away from such commitments. However, these assertions lack substantial evidence, as many countries continue to uphold their net zero pledges. The abandonment of the target could lead to Australia violating its commitments under the Paris Agreement. Critics argue that the Nationals' previous support for net zero was largely rhetorical, lacking concrete policies to achieve it. The debate raises questions about the future of Australia's energy policy and its role in global climate efforts.