QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Mr HAMILTON (Groom) (14:41): My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Whilst working part time as a minister, the full-time COP president signed Australia up to an international agreement which would see crucial industries phased out of existence. The Minister for Resources has previously said: … Australia's coal and gas resources are essential for energy security, stability and reliability both domestically and across the Asia-Pacific and will be needed for decades.

Whilst working as a part-time minister, did the full-time COP president consult the Minister for Resources before signing this executive order?