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112 - Energy and Environment - CLIMATE CHANGE

Jackson, Rose to the Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Public Service and Employee Relations, Aboriginal Affairs, and the Arts representing the Treasurer, and Minister for Energy and Environment

My question without notice is directed to the Leader of the Government in his own capacity and representing the Minister for Energy and Environment. Given that the climate change adaptation strategy was due in September this year, will it be released before the end of the year?
Original Answer -

The Hon. DON HARWIN (Special Minister of State, and Minister for the Public Service and Employee Relations, Aboriginal Affairs, and the Arts) (12:32:39): I struggle to see how that is relevant to the portfolios of Special Minister of State, public service, employee relations, Aboriginal affairs, arts or heritage. As Leader of the Government, I am proud to say that this Government and the very serious way that it is approaching the need to reach net zero emissions is—

The Hon. Rose Jackson: You could've voted for the bill.

The PRESIDENT: Order! The Minister has the call. I encourage Opposition members to take a moment and listen because I am sure some information is about to flow.

The Hon. DON HARWIN: The need to reach net zero emissions is right on top of where it needs to be. The Government in Australia is without doubt leading on the need for climate change action. I am sure the environment Minister is doing everything that is needed to make sure that remains the case. Since the honourable member has asked about a timing matter, I will be delighted to refer the question to the Minister. The timing is a matter for the Minister to respond to in due course.
Additional Answer -

I am advised:

In September 2021, the NSW Government announced in the Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030 Implementation Update that it would develop a climate change adaptation strategy for the State. Developing a climate change adaptation strategy is a significant piece of work which will not be completed by the end of 2021.

Question asked on 25 November 2021 (session 57-1)
Answer received on 16 December 2021

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