Rex Patrick (SA, Nick Xenophon Team) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the committee for supporting my request to change the terms of reference of this inquiry. I hold serious concerns about the failed ash dam remediation at the abandoned Port Augusta power stations and the health problems for local residents that flow from that. However, I recognise that this is also a national problem that requires a national solution to ensure proper rehabilitation of all power station sites across Australia. A clean-as-you-go approach may be necessary. I urge support for this motion and look forward to the committee examining this issue, which is of critical importance to my constituents in Port Augusta.

Question agreed to.