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

As I said, it is unfortunate that the senator, who is part of why this chamber has voted against action on climate change so consistently, should seek to use an issue of carbon footprint, because, let us remember, if you want to talk about carbon footprint, it is the coalition or particularly those who currently run the coalition, who are people who do not believe that climate change is real, who are increasing Australia’s carbon footprint. In relation to foil, I have made it clear, as has Minister Combet through the ministerial statements which have been tabled in this parliament, what the government’s intention is. (Time expired)