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

First, in relation to the voices of First Nations communities, Australia's environmental assessment regime will ensure those voices are heard. I think you have seen from senators in this place on this side and, I would hope, from some from the other side a recognition that that is an important part of ensuring approvals meet the community test, the social licence test.

In relation to who we are listening to, I make the point to you that the Torres Strait has seen the Prime Minister, the Minister for Indigenous Australians and the climate minister all visit in the first months of government to hear firsthand from First Nations people in the Torres Strait about their experience, what they need and how we can help. We intend to engage in good faith with them and with the views of the human rights committee.