Malcolm Roberts (Queensland, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the Senate notes that:

(a) valid scientific data proving cause-and-effect is vital as the only credible justification for policies claimed to be based on science; and

(b) the ultimate arbiter of science is empirical scientific evidence, being:

  (i) objectively verified hard data as physical measurements and/or physical observations, and

  (ii) presented in a logical framework proving cause and effect.

Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a very short statement.

Sue Lines (WA, Deputy-President) | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) | Link to this | Hansard source

There are currently robust systems in place to ensure the integrity of Australia's scientific data. Complex scientific data often requires interpretation to provide meaningful application.

Sue Lines (WA, Deputy-President) | Link to this | Hansard source

The question is that general business notice of motion No. 260, standing in the name of Senator Roberts, be agreed to.