Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation) Share this | Hansard source

I was made well aware of this issue some 10 minutes ago, courtesy of Senator Bartlett, and I thank him for that. I can assure him that the Minister for the Environment and Heritage will live up to his responsibilities and he will apply his usual forensic and robust skills in determining whether or not the EPBC Act is impacted on in any way by the proposal. As I understand it, this matter has not been put before the Australian government as yet. I understand that the proponents of the project will need to do so in due course. When that occurs, I have no doubt that the minister will live up to his responsibilities as requested by Senator Bartlett.