The coalition is expected to lock in its energy and climate policy in a matter of days following months of damaging internal debate and intense speculation about Sussan Ley's long-term prospects as opposition leader.

Liberal MPs have been summoned to a series of special meetings next week to discuss their highly contentious approach to energy and emissions reduction.

The party is widely expected to water down its commitment to Australia's climate targets, while still pledging to reduce carbon pollution in some way, after political allies the Nationals unanimously agreed to ditch net-zero emissions by 2050.

Opposition energy spokesman Dan Tehan has been working with colleagues to draw up a new approach to the issue after the coalition's disastrous election defeat.

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