Jonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Hansard source

Australia has always been happy to participate in the summit and indicated our willingness to do so. So, in response to the invitation from Prime Minister Johnson and the other hosts, we welcome any opportunity to highlight Australia's outstanding record of exceeding our commitment to reduce emissions. From 2005 to 2018, we reduced emissions faster than comparable countries like Canada and New Zealand, and the latest data has us at 16.6 per cent lower than 2005 levels. The only endorsement the government seeks for its policies is that of the Australian people. At the last election, Australia voted for our practical, technology focused policies that reduce emissions while keeping the economy strong.