Jenny McAllister (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy) Share this | Hansard source

Thanks for the question, Senator Hanson. With respect to the statement that you referenced, I would start by thanking the Greens for the constructive way that they have approached discussions. That particular characterisation of the effect of the amendments is not one that we would agree with. I appreciate that this is a talking point, but this was not a part of the government's negotiations.

The safeguard reforms actually take into account likely new entrants, and they still deliver 205 million tonnes of abatement. The scheme is actually about ensuring that our biggest emitters can thrive in a net zero world by investing in technology that brings their emissions down. Many of the premises in your question are not entirely accurate, but I thank you for the question.