Sussan Ley has vowed she is a “firm coalitionist” amid speculation she will bow to Liberal right-wing pressure to drop their net zero pledge after the Nationals walked away from the target.

It comes after shadow energy spokesman Dan Tehan — who is leading the Coalition’s review — told a joint Liberal–National meeting on Tuesday his policy advice will be finalised “imminently.”

Mr Tehan’s advice is expected to go first to the Liberal leadership, then to the broader party room next week — with South Australian MP Tony Pasin suggesting the Liberals meet alone on the Sunday before the final sitting week to settle their stance.

The debate has marked a test for Ms Ley to present a credible climate policy six months since the election, with speculation a misstep could prompt a leadership rival

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