Jason Falinski (Mackellar, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I am asked about New South Wales. Ian Macdonald was very good at starting new coalmines; it's just that you had to be a former union official to get the licence. The Finkel report presents a—

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You still want to ask more questions? Labor has more questions on coalmines in New South Wales. Please, come forward! The Finkel report presents a road map for reducing prices by providing certainty to regulation that enables providers to make new investments, increasing supply and bringing down prices. The Turnbull government has made important and significant commitments at the Paris climate accord that will see our emissions reduce over time as part of an international agreement. This is critical, because Australia only produces— (Time expired)

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