QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator McDONALD (Queensland) (14:16): The Environmental Defenders Office is strongly opposing the extension of the Karratha Gas Plant despite the significant economic benefit it will have for the people of Western Australia. Why is the Albanese government giving more than $2 million of taxpayer dollars every year to the EDO when their priorities are all about opposing job-creating projects which will benefit Australians?

Senator Scarr interjecting— Senator Sterle interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order, Senator Scarr and Senator Sterle! I have called for order. That includes the two of you.