Climate bill
671. Hon Sophie McNeill to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation:
I refer to the Premier's comments this morning on ABC radio regarding Western Australia's rising emissions and that he wants WA to be a renewable energy superpower. I note that Western Australia is the only state in the country without a 2030 emissions reduction target and the only state without a 2030 renewable energy target.
(1) Are department officials currently drafting a revised climate bill for the government?
(2) If yes to (1), will this bill contain:
(a) a renewable energy target; and
(b) an emissions reduction target?
(3) When does the government intend to introduce this bill?
(4) Who has the government consulted with in relation to a revised climate bill?
Hon Jackie Jarvis replied:
I thank the member for the question, which I answer on behalf of the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation. The wording of my question is slightly different in that the quote put in by the member was "renewable energy powerhouse"; I think in the member's question, she said "superpower", but the rest of the question remains the same, so I will read the answer provided.
(1)–(4) The Cook government is considering how legislation can support Western Australia in becoming a renewable energy powerhouse. Any legislation is subject to cabinet decisions and is cabinet-in-confidence.
