Senate debates

Tuesday, 5 September 2017

4:57 pm

Photo of Rachel SiewertRachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) | | Hansard source

At the request of Senator Di Natale, I move:

That the Senate does not consider coal-fired power to be clean.

Photo of James McGrathJames McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) | | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Photo of Stephen ParryStephen Parry (President) | | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Photo of James McGrathJames McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) | | Hansard source

The coalition government considers that high efficiency, low emissions coal technology has been demonstrated around the world to reduce emissions and maintain essential base load power supply. Coal is good for you.

Photo of Stephen ParryStephen Parry (President) | | Hansard source

The question is that the motion moved by Senator Siewert on behalf of Senator Di Natale be agreed to.