Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I'm surprised that there's some interjection from those opposite, because the former government—the Morrison government—appointed Greg Combet to serve on the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission in recognition of his expertise and his capacity.

He will be advised by a very impressive group of experts and professionals: Professor Ross Garnaut, of course; Professor Paul Simshauser; Anthea Harris, the CEO of the Australian Energy Regulator; Nicole Lockwood, the chair of Infrastructure WA; Michele O’Neil, the president of the ACTU; Kellie Parker, the CEO of Rio Tinto Australia; Anthea Harris, the CEO of the Australian Energy Regulator; Professor Robynne Quiggin, the pro-vice chancellor of UTS; Tony Maher, the general president of the Mining and Energy Union; Laura Tyler, the chief technical officer of BHP; and Anna Skarbek, the CEO of ClimateWorks and a director of the Green Building Council of Australia.

This will be an important body that will have an important task of making sure that the community comes with the nation as we move forward to net zero, that we take advantage of the opportunities, which are there. That's why today's announcement is an important step, going forward in a positive way.

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