Senate debates Committees

Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference


Sean Bell

Sean Bell NSW, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party

11:59 am

I move:

That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 7 September 2026:

Australia's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, with particular reference to:

(a) the legal and procedural steps required for Australia to withdraw from the Paris Agreement;

(b) the implications of withdrawal for Australia's ability to scrap net zero emissions targets;

(c) the positive impacts of scrapping net zero policies on electricity prices, energy reliability and the cost of living for everyday Australians;

(d) the positive impact of removing net zero policies on Australian industry, including manufacturing, mining, farming and fuel refining; and

(e) any other related matters.

Sue Lines

Sue Lines President

The question is that business of the Senate No. 2, standing in the name of Senator Bell, be agreed to.