Lidia Thorpe (Victoria, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I, and also on behalf of Senator Rice, move:

That the Senate opposes the proposed gas import terminal at Crib Point in Victoria which threatens the marine life of Westernport Bay, Ramsar listed wetlands, Aboriginal heritage, and local businesses.

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

I seek leave to make a short statement.

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

Leave is granted for one minute.

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

Gas is critical to the Australian economy and is a key element of the COVID-19 recovery. We want to see Australian gas working for all Australians. Securing community acceptance for new gas projects is key to ensuring that industry can thrive and communities can reap the benefits. The local member's concerns and opposition to the project have been noted. Due to our record levels of intermittent renewables in the grid, additional gas supplies are needed to support our manufacturing sector and to keep the lights on. All import terminals are subject to state and Commonwealth regulatory and environmental processes. The Crib Point proposal is currently being assessed through a Victorian government regulatory process.

Carol Brown (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Tourism) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

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

Leave is granted for one minute.

Carol Brown (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Tourism) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

As the Greens party knows, this proposal is currently under review via the usual process in Victoria. That process has included an opportunity for public input, with thousands of submissions received and, no doubt, listened to. Decisions on this proposal or any other should be made via the proper processes, not via stunt motions by the Greens party in this place.

Question agreed to.