National Energy Crisis Taskforce

The Hon. D.J. SPEIRS (Black—Leader of the Opposition) (14:15): My question is to the Premier. Will the recommendations of his Energy Crisis Taskforce be published and, if so, when does he expect this to happen?

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier) (14:15): I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question. As was outlined in our ministerial statement yesterday, for those who were here, we have established a cabinet committee, specifically to deal with the national energy crisis that we now see dominating not just headlines but the consideration of policymakers around the country. That work is being underpinned by the task force made up of key officials leading the policy effort that the government has asked them to consume. The recommendations of the national energy taskforce will be going to the cabinet committee, so that will be part of the ordinary cabinet process.