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COP is a political headache Albanese can’t dodge

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 11, 2026 • 06:53 AM
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Anthony Albanese is not an enthusiastic attendee at this year’s COP climate summit. At least it’s on the other side of the world.

COP is a political headache Albanese can’t dodge

Anthony Albanese is not fond of comparisons with his predecessor Scott Morrison, but when it comes to attendance at the UN’s COP climate summit, which the prime minister flew into on Wednesday, the political adversaries have a lot in common.

Morrison’s visit to the Glasgow COP in 2021 was a deeply uncomfortable experience, as the Coalition leader was forced to commit his party to a net zero commitment to avoid falling out of step with the world’s then-enthusiastic push for climate action.

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