Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | Hansard source

Having listened closely to what the Senator said, I could not actually see a dichotomy or contradiction between the two comments or statements that the senator read out. Climate change does not have to be an impediment to economic growth. Climate change was mentioned in the communique. The communique talked about economic growth being of benefit to the world. So I indicate to Senator Bilyk that I see no conflict in the two statements as she has presented them to the Senate.

We are concerned with ensuring that we do get proper economic growth in this country, because we are concerned about the 6.2 per cent of Australians that are unemployed and also the huge numbers that are underemployed. We want to provide them and the next generation with a genuine future.