Opposition leader Sussan Ley has announced the Liberal party will ditch net zero and repeal Labor's 2030 emissions reduction target - all in a bid for the Opposition to "put affordable energy first". 

Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan says the policy is about affordability, growing our economy and doing our 'fair share' — and while there are no targets reaching net zero would be "welcome". But does the policy behind the politics stack up? And is this an "overwhelming victory" for Liberal conservatives - and for the Nationals?

Michelle Grattan, Chief Political Correspondent for The Conversation joins Patricia Karvelas and Mel Clarke on The Party Room to unpack it all.

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After months of division and public front-running — and even some added excitement of diverted planes — it's D-Day for the Liberals to decide the party's future direction on net zero.

So, what direction is the party moving in — and can Sussan Ley keep them united?

Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.

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With an impartial and beloved electoral body, preferential and compulsory voting — and of course election day sausage sizzles — Australia's democratic system is the envy of much of the world. Today, Annabel Crabb joins PK to explore what exactly makes our democratic processes so unique (and the democracy sausage is just one part).

And it's the 50th anniversary of the Whitlam dismissal, all these years later how does the moment continue to shape politics and the way politicians — like the Prime Minister and Opposition leader — operate?

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After months of division, the Liberal party room is finally set to meet and thrash out their future direction on net zero this week. But it's also shaping up as a challenge for Sussan Ley and her hold on leadership.

So, does Sussan Ley look like she's been lacking political conviction on the issue, and is that what voters look for in a leader?

And Sussan Ley isn't the only Liberal leader in trouble, with Canberra Liberals leader Leanne Castley stepping down, and murmurs NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakerman is under threat. So as the Liberal brand comes under strain, who is holding the government to account?

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It's been 50 years since arguably the most dramatic moment in Australia’s political history – the dismissal of the Whitlam Government.

It came at a time of enormous political upheaval and debate still rages about how it all happened. 

David Speers sat down with journalist Niki Savva, who was there on the day, and Troy Bramston, the author of Gough Whitlam: the vista of the new.

It's been another turbulent week for the Coalition, with the Nationals ditching net zero — and leaving the Liberal party divided on whether to do the same.

And while the moderate and conservatives pull in different directions, the fallout has only further destabilised Sussan Ley's hold on the leadership. But as Jason Koutsoukis tells PK and Mel the events have also highlighted the "lack of respect" Coalition MPs are paying to the Opposition leader.

Meanwhile, recent comments from Liberal leadership hopeful Andrew Hastie have raised eyebrows. The WA MP has called for clarification that Baby Priya's Bill, which will force employers to not cancel parental leave after stillbirth or neonatal death, won't apply to late term abortions. So, does the move damage his future leadership chances?

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As the turmoil continues over net zero, Opposition leader Sussan Ley has defended her approach — and her hold on the leadership — in a series of media interviews.

And while she says she's "completely confident" she'll retain her position until the end of the year, is the internal pressure mounting?

Meanwhile, Labor's renewable energy roll-out is experiencing it's own challenges.

Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.

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In a widely expected decision, RBA Governor Michele Bullock has confirmed interest rates will be held at 3.6 per cent. So, is this just a "bump in the road" for the Albanese Government, or a sign of further economic turbulence ahead?

It comes as first homebuyers struggle to enter the market, with new data from Cotality showing house prices rose at their fastest rate in two years in October, following the expansion of Labor's 5 per cent deposit scheme.

Meanwhile, it's been another wobbly start to the week for Opposition leader Sussan Ley — so is she safe for the summer, while other Coalition leadership hopefuls take a break?

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The Nationals have officially ditched net zero by 2050, issuing a test for Sussan Ley and the Liberal party.  So, can the Coalition find a path through this?

It comes as Optus executives have faced a grilling at a Senate inquiry into the fatal triple-zero outage. 

Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now.

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How is it possible to both save the environment, while also speeding up decisions on mining, housing and energy projects? Environment Minister Murray Watt thinks he's found the answer, and is confident he will pass new laws with support from either the Coalition or the Greens.

Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry says reforming the laws would provide a big boost to productivity in Australia, and he sat down for a chat with host David Speers.