19013 (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:	19013 (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_19013_2026
Document guid:	b435b1b5-7891-4fc3-8dca-3e406a6bfb1f

19013 (2026). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Climate Change: Does he agree with the announcement of the Justice Minister that the Government will 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?

Hon Simon Watts: Yes.