Senate debates Questions without Notice

Environmental Legislation


Penny Wong

Penny Wong SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs

2:25 pm

You move shouting time, but they will probably second it! I suspect that we would lose that vote.

The existing law means an industry has to be shut down when an assessment commences. It's not acceptable for the government, and I venture to suggest that it's not acceptable to the community.

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