QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator GHOSH (Western Australia) (14:09): My question is to the Minister for Industry and Innovation, Senator Ayres. When Labor was elected in 2022, the first thing we had to deal with was an energy crisis. A decade of chaotic coalition policy left our country in a situation where, despite being one of the largest gas producers in the world, we have been forced to manage shortages and— Opposition senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Senator Ghosh, please resume your seat.

I shouldn't need to remind the chamber that Senator Ghosh has an absolute right to ask his question in silence, and that is what I expect. Senator Ghosh, please continue. Senator GHOSH: A decade of chaotic coalition policy has left our country in a situation where, despite being one of the world's largest gas producers, we have been forced to manage shortages and price shocks at home.

Minister, what is the Albanese Labor government doing to put Australia first and secure more affordable gas for Australian households and businesses?