By James Massola
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“My primary mission in politics is to build a stronger, more secure, more competitive Australia. Energy security is a vital input into that, so that’s my bottom line,” he told ABC Radio.
“I’ve nailed my colours to the mast.”
Hastie conceded that Ley had no choice but to sack his factional ally, Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, after she refused to back the opposition leader when asked at a press conference.
He confirmed he was prepared to quit his home affairs portfolio and move to the backbench if Ley didn’t walk away from net zero.