David Pocock (ACT, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the minister for infrastructure, Minister Watt. Today I will table an open letter with nearly 2,300 signatures from doctors and medical professionals. The letter calls on the government to withdraw the $1.5 billion of taxpayer funds committed to enable a gas export and petrochemical processing hub at Middle Arm. In opposition the Prime Minister said:

If there is one thing Australians have learned during the coronavirus crisis, it is that we should always listen to scientists.

The experts, including scientists and many doctors who have joined us in parliament today, are saying we can't afford to proceed with this project. Minister, when will the Albanese government listen to the experts and withdraw funding from Middle Arm?