Susan O'Keeffe (Labour)

Senators were briefed yesterday on the subject of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, by representatives of Tamboran Resources and others. However, a great deal of uncertainty remains as to how the process works, how Tamboran Resources and other companies propose to do business, how they are licensed and at what point certain things must be done. There remains enormous uncertainty, concern and worry surrounding the hydraulic fracturing process itself.

Will the Leader ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to come to the House for a debate on this issue? There is concern that decisions will be made before all of the information is heard. This House can contribute to ensuring there is a debate and that this information is put in the public domain. We must have an opportunity to put those questions to the Minister which are concerning not just citizens but other companies as well. I am particularly interested in a clarification of the licensing procedure. The Minister has said he is considering a change in the tax regulations for onshore drilling. That has raised concern in the sector and among citizens.