Liberal opponents of a net-zero emissions target are set to win the day on Liberal energy policy. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS

The Liberal Party has opted to ditch its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, but will stick with a key climate change treaty.

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Liberal sources confirmed the party's climate policy following a shadow cabinet meeting on Thursday and weeks of division over the issue which has threatened Sussan Ley's leadership.

The party will remain within the international Paris Agreement, signed in 2015, which requires members to increase their emissions targ

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