QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator GHOSH (Western Australia) (14:42): My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Senator Ayres. Energy has always been the foundation of Australian industry's international competitive advantage. With our abundant renewable resources and the falling cost of renewable generation, we have the chance to secure Australia's industrial future and tens of thousands of jobs in regional Australia.

How is the government seizing this opportunity, and what are the examples of industrial investments driven by cheaper and cleaner energy?