Senate debates
Thursday, 13 August 2026
Bills
Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026; In Committee
1:10 pm
Nick McKim (Tasmania, Australian Greens) | Hansard source
Of course it's part of government's job to keep people safe. Let's be very clear about this, Minister: the biggest threat in the medium term to the safety of Australians is climate change. That's the biggest threat. And your government, the Labor political party's government, is opening new coal and gas mines just as fast as you possibly can. Through public subsidies, you are enabling the destruction of native forests in this country hand over fist—
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