Fossil Fuel Industry

French opposed the motion, stating that the government was focused on delivering tangible climate outcomes rather than political stunts. French highlighted the legislated 43 per cent emissions reduction target by 2030 and investments in renewable energy through initiatives like Rewiring the Nation and the National Reconstruction Fund. French argued that the Greens had previously blocked effective climate action in 2009, costing Australia a decade of progress, and asserted that Labor had a consistent record of environmental protection and economic management.

McCormack opposed the motion, describing it as a time-waster that ignored the economic benefits of the North West Shelf project, including royalties that fund public services. McCormack emphasised that the project had undergone six years of rigorous environmental assessment and would support jobs and economic growth in Western Australia. McCormack criticised the Greens for prioritising social activism over practical economic management and argued that the mining industry should be celebrated for its contribution to the nation's prosperity.