Labor's signalled it will back the Coalition's so-called big stick legislation that'll give the Government strong powers to intervene in the electricity market.

The backdown comes as Labor is in the midst of an increasingly public debate within its ranks over what its carbon emissions target should be after its election loss this year.

One of those taking part in that debate is Shadow Climate Change Minister Mark Butler, who joins RN Breakfast.

Guest: Mark Butler, Shadow Climate Change Minister

Producer: Tom Iggulden