‘I’m dead set against net zero’: Climate programs promote illegal Chinese conduct 13/04/2021|4min Net zero emissions targets are a “scam” which essentially hand China a “blank cheque” to continue aggressive military tactics in the region according to Nationals Senator Matt Canavan. The prime minister’s department has created a senior position to coordinate climate strategy, sparking debate over whether Mr Morrison is considering adopting a net zero emissions climate strategy by 2050. Mr Canavan said, “I’m dead set against us signing up to net zero and I’m dead set against net zero because net zero is the biggest scam since you last received an email from Nigeria”.