Malarndirri McCarthy (NT, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, President, and thank you, Senator Green. I might also make mention of Mackay because we do have a member in the gallery from Mackay, which is incorporated in northern Australia—welcome.

The Albanese Labor government updated the NAIF's investments mandate this year to better align its focus with our national priorities, including achieving Australia's net zero and energy transition goals. The NAIF has approved loans to three renewable energy projects expected to create more than 900 jobs and six critical minerals projects forecast to create 2,500 jobs. So, senators, let's get on board and support the NAIF.