Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Climate Change and Water) Share this | Hansard source

I think Senator Milne is quoting Mr Diesendorf in terms of the figures she is quoting. My recollection, and I stand to be corrected, is that a range of figures were discussed. I pointed out that all of the propositions were based on various modelling assumptions. In fact, as I recall, Senator Milne, in that debate, as she is today, put a range of modelling outcomes. Some people agree with that, some people do not. Obviously, we are concerned as the government to ensure the effectiveness of the renewable energy target and we will continue to monitor the effectiveness of the target. It is a fourfold increase in Australia’s renewable energy. We think it is an important policy, which is why we were so keen to negotiate passage of this legislation through the Senate. We are very pleased that that has occurred. As I have said previously, there are a range of views as to why the renewable energy certificate price is at the place it is. Obviously, the government will continue to monitor it. (Time expired)