John Williams (NSW, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

I would like to take this opportunity to offer Senator MacDonald and all those in North Queensland facing Cyclone Debbie all the best as that proceeds.

My question is to the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Senator Canavan. Following reports today that there is strong community support for new coal-fired power stations, can you confirm that the government is considering the construction of a new coal-fired power station to put downward pressure on electricity prices and maintain the reliability of the network?