Barry O'Sullivan (Queensland, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move

That the Senate notes the biggest reduction in energy costs ever recorded and continues to support initiatives that will bring downward pressure on the cost of energy to all Australians.

Christine Milne (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Stephen Parry (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Christine Milne (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I am delighted to stand up here and support initiatives that will bring downward pressure on the cost of energy to all Australians, and the best initiative in that regard would be to increase the renewable energy target which is bringing down the wholesale price of power as I stand here and speak.

An initiative that would bring down the price of power is fixing the national electricity market rules to allow more renewable energy to engage and flow into the system. Stopping the gold plating of the polls and wires would be another fantastic initiative to bring downward pressure on the price of power. So the best thing we can do is support the initiatives that roll out renewables and stop the costs associated with fossil fuels. I am delighted to support the initiatives that bring down the price of power.

Question agreed to.