Senate debates

Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Questions without Notice

Energy

2:36 pm

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

Yes, critical minerals are one part of the Inflation Reduction Act. I note that the government's contribution is less than Microsoft's investment, which the Prime Minister also seemed to help announce. I am interested in why the government isn't implementing a production tax credit as we have seen in the US. Payment for outcomes—you produce solar panels here in Australia, we will give you a tax credit. What's the government doing on this?

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