Senate debates
Tuesday, 1 August 2023
Questions without Notice
Climate Change
2:25 pm
Peter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source
The UNESCO draft decision states not only that the reef remains under serious threat but that urgent and sustained action is needed to improve the long-term resilience of the reef. Minister, you've acknowledged the impact rising emissions, caused by the burning of fossil fuels, have on coral health. How is the Albanese Labor government's approval of new coal and gas projects, including three coalmines in 53 days, taking urgent and sustained action to protect the reef?
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