QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator DAVID POCOCK (Australian Capital Territory—Independent ACT Whip) (14:44): My question is to the minister representing the Minister for Resources, Minister Ayres. First off, congratulations on inking this huge $8.5 billion critical minerals deal with the United States. The Minerals Council claims that these deals could add $170 billion in GDP.

What mechanism is the government putting in place to ensure that Australians get a fair cut of this potential new boom industry exploiting Australian resources that we own, and how will you make sure that we don't squander the opportunity like we've done with the exporting of gas?