Peter Dutton found himself in hot water after making ambiguous comments regarding the Coalition's stance on a 2030 emissions reduction target. Initially reported as a shift in policy, Dutton's remarks were actually a mistake made during an interview with the Australian newspaper. Rather than immediately clarifying the situation, Dutton chose to remain silent for three days before addressing the issue head-on. This decision was likely made to avoid admitting the error and to come back with a strong response. Text messages circulating among Coalition MPs reflected confusion over whether a party room meeting had been missed due to the unexpected change in position. Ultimately, Dutton's misstep on climate policy led to a period of silence followed by a forceful reiteration of the government's stance.