Susan McDonald (Queensland, National Party, Shadow Minister for Resources) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. Woodside Energy has applied to extend the life of the Karratha Gas Plant until 2070, which would guarantee thousands of jobs in Western Australia; generate billions of dollars in economic activity, taxes and royalties; and provide much-needed energy to be used locally and for export. The Western Australian Labor government has approved the project, with Western Australian Labor's environment minister saying, 'Gas is good.' However, the Albanese government's Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek, has delayed Commonwealth approval for two months. Without her approval, this project will not go ahead. Will the Prime Minister show some leadership and ensure that this project is approved as soon as possible to give certainty to Western Australians?