Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

It is the members opposite who are happy to see coal-fired power stations shut down. We have an all-of-the-above approach, whether it is coal-fired power stations, whether it is Snowy Hydro and the increased storage capacity that brings, whether it is investment through the CFC and low-emissions technologies or whether it is ensuring that Australian gas remains in Australia for Australian use when we need it. We take to task the energy companies when they are not passing on the best deals to retail consumers, which includes small businesses.

We have a comprehensive plan for small businesses in the short term, the medium term and the long term. The Leader of the Opposition wants to turn the lights out across the country and in the Hunter.

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