19012 (2026). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Climate Change

Written Question

Published date: 25 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	19012 (2026)
Question asked:	12 May 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Deborah Russell
Portfolio:	Minister of Climate Change
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	20 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_19012_2026
Document guid:	8b957dbd-437b-4705-8208-2aa56b4ce15f

19012 (2026). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Climate Change: Did he advocate against the decision to amend the Climate Change Response Act 2002 to prevent findings of liability for tort for climate change damage or harm caused by greenhouse gas emissions in both current and future proceedings before the courts, and if so, when?

Hon Simon Watts: I fully support the Minister of Justice on this matter