Steve Fielding (Victoria, Family First Party) Share this | Hansard source

This is an important issue, and I think all parties have acknowledged that. It is sending the right signal—that as parliament we need to ensure that we are encouraging all to do more with regard to energy efficiency. As I said, all parties have agreed that it is an important area, and we are sending a strong signal to business that they must look at energy efficiency opportunities. The issue here is that we should have a review after a certain period of time to have a look at how well the program is working and see whether extra measures need to be taken. Family First support this amendment, and I am hoping to see it put through.