The political debate has been plunged back into conflict over climate, with Peter Dutton confirming that the Coalition won't set a target for emissions reduction by 2030 before the next election.

The Opposition claims Labor can't meet the 43% emissions reduction target by 2030, which was set as part of the Paris Agreement. But Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hit back labelling Peter Dutton "worse than Scott Morrison" and claiming the Government is indeed on track. 

So, who does this debate actually benefit politically?

David Crowe, Chief Political Correspondent with the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.

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