Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council) Share this | Hansard source

I don't agree with the framing of the question. Our government believes that the best way forward in terms of energy supplies is a technology-neutral approach. Coal will of course continue to be an important energy source for Australia for a very long time to come. Indeed, coal is a very significant export for Australia and it will continue to be a significant part of our economy for a very, very long time. (Time expired)