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How, if at all, did the Government take into account section 5ZN of the Climate Change Response Act when making the decision to approve LNG Gas Imports?

Answered Question 3996 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • How, if at all, did the Government take into account section 5ZN of the Climate Change Response Act when making the decision to approve LNG Gas Imports?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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The Government considered the effects on emissions in emissions budgets 2 & 3 as per the CIPA in making a decision to establish an LNG import facility.