17312 (2026). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister for the Environment

Written Question

Published date: 11 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	17312 (2026)
Question asked:	23 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Hon Rachel Brooking
Portfolio:	Minister for the Environment
Minister replying:	Hon Nicola Grigg
Answer received:	05 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_17312_2026
Document guid:	211e788d-a3c0-499a-a816-22411d12e1a4

17312 (2026). Hon Rachel Brooking to the Minister for the Environment: What does she mean by "solutions" in the statement "we believe science will find the solutions to our environmental problems"?

Hon Nicola Grigg: I was referring to the role that scientific advancement can play in improving environmental outcomes. For example, new technologies such as virtual fencing systems that support more targeted land management, and methane-cutting innovations that reduce agricultural emissions, will help reduce environmental impacts and improve water quality over time.