Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council) Share this | Hansard source

We will make decisions in the national interest around a policy agenda that is environmentally effective and economically responsible. Let me tell you this: in Australia we are a net exporter of energy. We are net exporters of energy sources. You know what? Our energy supplies like LNG, black coal and others can help reduce emissions by more. If we are not careful, in terms of the decisions that we make here, and if we don't properly calibrate the decisions when it comes to emissions in Australia, we could be doing harm to the global environment. That is why, unlike the Labor Party, unlike Mr Albanese and Mr Butler, who are pursuing an extremist, reckless and irresponsible approach when it comes to these issues, we will continue to make reasonable, responsible decisions focused on being environmentally effective and economically responsible.