Anthony Chisholm (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Education) Share this | Hansard source

The Australian government investment in Middle Arm will provide common-use marine infrastructure that will support industries critical to meet our commitment to net zero and help position the Northern Territory and northern Australia to take advantage of the overseas demand for clean energy sources, creating jobs and economic opportunity as a result. As the planning of the Middle Arm project remains in the early stages, the Australian government does not support a Senate review of the project at this time. While the Australian government remain committed to the project, we are also committed to working with the NT government and the community to ensure the necessary assessments take place before the project proceeds. The strategic environmental assessment process will ensure all potential environmental, social, cultural and economic impacts are considered. It is important and appropriate that time is given to consider these impacts, informed by the best possible evidence base.

Question negatived.

(Quorum formed)