Queensland Nationals say they want coal generation among the projects shortlisted for taxpayer subsidy — and they want Michael McCormack to demand it.
Nervous Nationals MPs are not ruling out a move on their leader, Michael McCormack, before the next election unless he significantly hardens his calls for a taxpayer underwrite of a coal-fired power station.Queensland Nationals want Michael McCormack to demand shortlisting of coal generation for taxpayer subsidy
This includes where sitting Liberal MPs are facing contests from high-profile independents preaching tougher action on climate change, such as Kooyong — held by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg — and former prime minister Tony Abbott's electorate of Warringah. Michael McCormack was far from a household name when he replaced Barnaby Joyce as Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister.
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