Jessica Collins (NSW, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Minister, last week Rio Tinto sacked 180 workers and cut production at its alumina refinery to align with Rio's decarbonisation pathway. The Orica CEO also stated that the industry cannot decarbonise with any commercial technology that exists today. Minister, Gladstone industry is shutting down to align with your government's net zero agenda while telling you this transition is not possible. Why is your government pushing a policy that is leading to workers being sacked and industry shutting down?