QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator POLLEY (Tasmania) (14:23): My question is to Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Senator Ayres. Global energy market supply chains remain disrupted, and, in response, National Cabinet met today to coordinate future planning and action. The Albanese Labor government recently announced new powers for Export Finance Australia to underwrite imports.

Can the minister please update the Senate on these new powers and explain how they will help secure fuel supply?