House debates Questions without Notice

Energy

Monday, 11 September 2017 House of Representatives

Andrew Gee

Andrew Gee Calare, National Party

2:23 pm

My question is for the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources and Minister for Resources and Northern Australia. Will the Deputy Prime Minister outline to the House the importance of reliable and affordable energy to drive growth in agriculture? Is he aware of any threats to existing and future jobs in the regions, including in the electorate of Calare?

Barnaby Joyce

Barnaby Joyce New England, National Party, Leader of the Nationals

I thank the honourable member for his question and I would like to—

Tony Smith

Tony Smith Speaker

The Deputy Prime Minister will resume his seat. The Manager of Opposition Business on a point of order?

Mr Tony Burke

Mr Tony Burke Watson, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister for Finance

Not on a point of order.