Glenn Sterle (WA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

A letter has been received from Senator Cadell:

Pursuant to standing order 75, I propose that the following matter of public importance be submitted to the Senate for discussion:

The need for Australia to urgently respond to the Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050 announced at COP28 and adopt a technology neutral approach to transitioning the energy market while maintaining affordability and reliability as part of Australia's commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, consistent with our partners and allies who recognise that, as President Macron says, "nuclear energy is a source that is necessary to succeed for carbon neutrality in 2050".

Is consideration of the proposal supported?

More than the number of senators required by the standing orders having risen in their places—

With the concurrence of the Senate, the clerks will set the clock in line with informal arrangements made by the whips.