Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific) Share this | Hansard source

Australia has a diverse range of energy resources, including conventional and unconventional gas. The development of our gas resources, including underground coal gasification, supports Australian industry and Australian jobs. Numerous inquiries into unconventional gas development have come to the same conclusion—that the industry can be developed safely with appropriate regulation. Any risks associated with unconventional gas development can be mitigated and managed with rigorous outcomes-focused regulation and evidence-based policy backed by scientific research.