Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

[by video link] The pre-scripted question there from Senator Hanson-Young was no doubt designed to be distributed on her social media platforms—not listening at all to the answers that I've given today. The answers I've given today outline exactly what we intend to take to Glasgow in terms of our ambitions to drive towards net zero but, more importantly, our plans and our track record. These are plans and a track record that show Australia doesn't just make vague promises; Australia delivers on our promises. Australia is investing as a nation, in terms of investment that sees us have investment in renewable and rooftop solar at rates far and above much of the rest of the world and in terms of investment by government in the technology changes that will drive us forward as a country while preserving the job opportunities for young Australians. That is what the Greens should be caring about: getting that mix right. That gives us a low emissions pathway but also ensures young Australians can still have the job opportunities that our government has delivered in record numbers. We have seen, as I said earlier today, a million jobs generated recently, and our aim is for many more. (Time expired)