James McGrath (Queensland, Liberal National Party, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

We do not need an inquiry established every time Senator Whish-Wilson reads an article or meets a stakeholder. The government takes advice from leading Australian and global scientific institutions, including the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO, on the impacts of climate change, including on the marine environment, fisheries and recreational users. Australia has some of the most sustainably managed, low impact fisheries in the world, underpinned by world-class scientific research. A well-managed fisheries system ensures a more resilient marine environment in the face of climate change. Australia's climate change policies are strong and in place and we are playing our part internationally by signing the Paris agreement and commencing domestic ratification. The government will be happy to facilitate a briefing for Senator Whish-Wilson by relevant officials to canvass these issues, rather than tie up hundreds of hours of resources through an inquiry.