A heated debate erupted in the Coalitions joint party room over subsidizing coal plants, threatening a fragile agreement on climate change and energy policy. Energy spokesman Dan Tehan faced intense questioning from members, including Anne Ruston and Dave Sharma, about the role of coal in their new strategy. The discussion highlighted lingering tensions, particularly among moderate Liberals, and led to frustration when Tehan avoided directly answering questions about coal subsidies. The Coalitions official energy policy was later unveiled, with Opposition Leader Sussan Ley focusing on migration and committing to remove climate from the objectives of the national energy operator.

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