George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

Australia's commitment to the Paris targets is as I have outlined to you. I haven't seen the statement made by someone you have referred to this morning. But, as I have indicated to you, the National Energy Guarantee has been designed to enable Australia to meet its Paris targets. As I also said in answer to a question from an opposition senator, by 2030 the estimated proportion of renewables in the system will be up to 36 per cent, which, you would acknowledge, is a significant increase on the percentage of renewables in the system now.

Senator Whish-Wilson, your party and mine have different outcomes. Our objective is to keep electricity prices lower. That is not your objective, and that is a big difference. Unfortunately for the Australian people, you've got the Australian Labor Party chasing you. (Time expired)