Coalition signs off on Neg but Tony Abbott continues internal dissent

Five government MPs reserve right to cross the floor when energy legislation comes to parliament in next fortnight

The Coalition party room has signed off on the government’s national energy guarantee, but conservatives remain resistant, with a group of MPs flagging they could cross the floor when the proposal comes to parliament, potentially killing the policy.

The emissions reduction components of the scheme were debated by government MPs for more than two hours on Tuesday morning, with the former prime minister Tony Abbott continuing to lead an internal rebellion on the proposal – to the irritation of many colleagues.

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