Andrew Hastie is urging the Liberals to walk away from any commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS

Rogue Liberal backbencher Andrew Hastie says he will not attend a key meeting of coalition MPs on energy policy because he needs to have surgery on his shoulder, which he injured doing jiu jitsu.

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The outspoken MP from Western Australia is a fierce opponent of Australia's climate targets and has been urging the Liberals to walk away from any commitment to net zero emissions by 2050.

Coalition backbenchers will have a chance to discuss the issue during a

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