Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Western Victoria Region

Sarah MANSFIELD (Western Victoria) (13:04): (1142) My question is for the Treasurer. Constituents in Geelong are once again raising their voices in opposition to a floating gas terminal in Corio Bay. If your government allows this to proceed, it will require significant additional infrastructure, including a Refinery Pier extension of 570 metres, a new treatment facility, 7 kilometres of pipeline and substantial dredging of Corio Bay. This would have destructive impacts on marine life and ecosystems, including saltmarshes, mangroves, seagrass beds and the critically endangered Burrunan dolphin. The Geelong community are dismayed that the Labor government is pursuing new fossil fuel projects in a climate crisis. They are seeking assurances that this government will not fund any new fossil gas. Treasurer, will you rule out providing any financial support for this project, including for the dredging of Corio Bay?