Pauline Hanson Queensland, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party
4:05 pm
I move:
That the Senate calls on the Federal Government immediately to allocate $10 billion to commence the construction of the much-needed hybrid Bradfield Scheme.
Anne Ruston SA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific
4:06 pm
I seek leave to make a short statement.
Anne Ruston SA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific
The Liberal-National government is investing nearly $3.3 billion through the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund and the National Water Loan Facility. These programs accelerate the construction of economically viable water infrastructure that will deliver secure and affordable water and that will underpin the growth of regional economies and build resilience to drought. The Bradfield Scheme requires high up-front capital costs and, coupled with the ongoing running costs, would make the project unviable.