The Nationals have worked from the same playbook as they did ahead of the Voice referendum to force their Coalition partner into a policy position on energy and climate.

Meet on a Sunday, announce a unanimous decision, throw the hot potato to the Liberals while they’re still internally divided.

But while the Voice was an issue contained within one election cycle with relatively limited implications, this is very different.

It picks the scab off divisions that have roiled the Liberals – and rolled its leaders – for more than 16 years.

And far from being an argument about a narrowly confined topic, this is one with far-reaching implications for the nation’s economy and wellbeing for decades to come.

You know, exactly the type of thing you want an unclear stance on.

With the Liberals ye

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