Louise Pratt (WA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. Picking up on Senator Wong’s answer, I know that one of the key platforms that needs addressing is that of renewable energy. I know that the renewable emery sector has been planning on the basis of having a renewable energy target in place. Given the decision by the opposition to refer the renewable energy legislation to a Senate committee until 12 August, there appear to be, I think, negative effects on the renewable energy sector in terms of planning for the introduction of the renewable energy target this year. This industry needs certainty. This is why the renewable energy sector has been advocating for legislation to be passed as a matter of urgency. Are there any barriers preventing the opposition from voting on this legislation this month?