Sarah Hanson-Young (SA, Australian Greens) | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes that the 2020 Budget contains $28.3 million over three years from 2020-21 to establish five strategic basin plans to accelerate gas development in priority geological basins; and

(b) opposes the use of these public funds to expand the gas industry.

Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Scott Ryan (President) | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) | Link to this | Hansard source

Gas continues to be a key resource for all Australians. We must continue to strategically develop our gas resources, ensuring Australian industries have access to cheap, reliable gas. Access to cheap, reliable gas is a key part of the Morrison-McCormack government's economic recovery from COVID-19. Australia has vast reserves of untapped natural gas. Developing these resources required strategic planning. Once again, the Greens show their contempt of Australian industries and users.

Scott Ryan (President) | Link to this | Hansard source

The question is that motion No. 840 be agreed to.