Australia politics live: Microsoft ‘deliberately omitted’ AI-free option in 365 price rises, ACCC alleges; scientists beg for action on deforestation
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Australian Nationals leader David Littleproud stated that his party will not scrap the net zero emissions target without proposing an alternative climate plan, aiming to finalize their position by year-end. Meanwhile, scientists are urging action against deforestation as the government negotiates environmental reforms. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleges Microsoft deliberately omitted an AI-free option in price rises for Office 365. Additionally, Barnaby Joyce will not attend Nationals party room meetings this week, though Littleproud remains open to his return. Murray Watt dismissed calls to split the environmental bill amid leadership tensions within the coalition over the net zero target.
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