Christine Milne (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

(Tasmania—Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens) (12:26): I note with interest Senator Colbeck's letter. I have not seen that letter nor do I know who the eminent forest scientists are, but I do know who the scientists are on the Climate Commission and I am very well aware of the work of Professor Will Steffen, who is one of Australia's leading scientists in the field of terrestrial carbon, and I am aware of the work of the team at ANU, including Professor Brendan Mackey. I am certainly aware of their work. I do not have the quote with me now but I was referring to it in a question to the minister this week where they make it perfectly plain that the best thing you can do to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, maintain resilience in the landscape et cetera is to protect your existing carbon stores.