Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) | Hansard source

Australia have the highest per capita investment in renewable energy in the world. The government is addressing climate change, but won't sell out jobs and industry to do so. The coal industry provides real jobs and was Australia's largest export earner last year. Resources and energy exports earned Australia $279 billion last year. The taxes, royalties and income generated by Australia's coal, oil and gas industries enable new investments in education, roads and hospitals, providing jobs and opportunities for all Australians. Fossil fuel workers shouldn't be forced to transition into new jobs. Instead, they should be recognised for the hard work they do for our nation.