Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

In relation to the first part, we are not hiding behind anything. That is the framework the United Nations has agreed, so let's be clear about that. We are adhering to a finding that the world community has agreed. We will take decisive steps, as we are taking for the first time in a decade, to reduce emissions. Under our policy, in excess of 80 per cent of Australia's energy—despite the fact we have vast fossil fuel resources—the overwhelming majority of our energy this decade will be renewable. That is a substantial step.

In relation to the broader issue of adaptation I would make the point that we are clear about the need to try and help, or work with, Torres Strait Islander communities— (Time expired)