Senate debates

Thursday, 2 December 2021

Questions without Notice

Climate Change, Gas Industry

2:14 pm

Photo of Dorinda CoxDorinda Cox (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Resources and Water, Minister Ruston. The International Energy Agency said that we cannot open up even one more new coal, oil or gas project if we're to meet net zero by 2050. Under the National Gas Infrastructure Plan announced last week, the Morrison government wants to open up three massive new gas basins and up to 11 gas pipelines. This plan for massive gas expansion locks in the devastating global heating and pushes 1.5 degrees beyond reach. Minister, you can't implement the National Gas Infrastructure Plan and meet net zero by 2050. Which one do you choose?

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