Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Jobs and Innovation) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Carr, if you had actually listened to my first answer, in the first instance I completely rejected the premise of your question. But then I advised you that the arrangements to govern scientific advice for the partnership program avoid duplication and ensure linkages with existing arrangements. Again, as we all know, both AIMS and CSIRO are involved in the foundation's scientific advisory body, the International Scientific Advisory Committee. They are also, because they do fantastic work, ensuring that we are able to ensure the sustainability of the Great Barrier Reef. They are also on the government's Reef 2050 Plan Independent Expert Panel, which is providing advice to the foundation.

We on this side of the chamber will continue to invest in the sustainability of the Great Barrier Reef and also ensure the protection of the 64,000 jobs. (Time expired)