19001 (2026). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 29 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	19001 (2026)
Question asked:	12 May 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Deborah Russell
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	25 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_19001_2026
Document guid:	26d2c903-0c05-4976-9280-0832c13947eb

19001 (2026). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Justice: Has the Minister requested any advice on whether amending the Climate Change Response Act 2002 to remove tort liability for greenhouse gas emissions reduces incentives for major emitters to decarbonise, and if so, what is the date and scope of that request?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I have not requested such advice. However, emitters will continue to be required to meet their obligations under the Emissions Trading Scheme. This change simply maintains the coherence of the regulatory system to deliver consistent obligations to greenhouse gas emitters.