Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Tourism) Share this | Hansard source

I don't think I can be any clearer, with all due respect, Senator Hume. The agreement with the Greens in respect of safeguards is going to have downward pressure. We're talking about decarbonising our economy. We're talking about a switch to a cheaper form of energy. You don't have to agree with that proposition, and I can see Senator Hollie Hume—

Opposition senators: Hollie Hughes.

Hollie Hughes. I simply don't agree with your proposition.

The TEMPORARY CHAIR: Resume your seat, Minister. Yes, Senator McKenzie?