Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Finance and Deregulation) Share this | Hansard source

I am trying to compose myself after that interjection. In response to Senator Bernardi's question, the government has made clear its view about the importance of ensuring any policy in this area does recognise the importance of the energy sector. Obviously, these are issues that were addressed in the former Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. The government set out its policy very clearly on that occasion. These policy matters are in the process of being discussed through the Multi-Party Climate Change Committee.