Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Energy and Resources. Is the government unequivocally committed to the continuation of a strong, profitable and job-creating coal industry in Australia and to its future expansion? If so, is the government prepared to stand up to the Greens and ensure that this vital industry is not damaged by the Green-Labor carbon tax and that no jobs will be lost?