Senate debates Documents
Energy; Order for the Production of Documents
Rachel Siewert WA, Australian Greens
3:39 pm
At the request of Senator Waters, I move:
That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, by no later than 9.30 am on 2 September 2021, any advice provided by Baringa Partners to the Energy Security Board in relation to the post-2025 electricity market design.
Anne Ruston SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services
Mr President, I seek leave to make a short statement.
Anne Ruston SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services
The Australian government is not in possession of these documents. The Energy Security Board is structurally independent of government and, under its terms of reference, only undertakes work at the direction of all energy ministers. The ESB's advice on the National Electricity Market post-2025 market design is the culmination of two years work and extensive consultation. Their proposed reforms have been warmly welcomed, including by the Australian Workers Union and CFMMEU Mining and Energy Division. The AWU has said that making the ESB's recommendations law is critical to securing Australia's manufacturing sector. The ESB estimates that these reforms could save consumers $1.3 billion.
Question negatived.
Rachel Siewert WA, Australian Greens
3:40 pm
by leave—Mr President, obviously we support our own motion and ask that that be recorded.
Anne Urquhart Tasmania, Australian Labor Party
URQUHART (—) (): by leave—Labor also supported that motion and ask that that be recorded.