COMMITTEES

Senator BELL (New South Wales—One Nation Whip) (11:59): I move: That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 7 September 2026: Australia's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, with particular reference to: (a) the legal and procedural steps required for Australia to withdraw from the Paris Agreement; (b) the implications of withdrawal for Australia's ability to scrap net zero emissions targets; (c) the positive impacts of scrapping net zero policies on electricity prices, energy reliability and the cost of living for everyday Australians; (d) the positive impact of removing net zero policies on Australian industry, including manufacturing, mining, farming and fuel refining; and (e) any other related matters.

The PRESIDENT: The question is that business of the Senate No. 2, standing in the name of Senator Bell, be agreed to.