Scott Ludlam (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I am not denying, Senator Cameron, that it isn't scary. It is just not very interesting. WA MP Dennis Jensen, who for a while had pretensions of being Australia's science minister until you abolished the portfolio, noted:

Another scheme that lamentably fails the Lomborg test—

which is pretty funny when you think about it—

is that of the Renewable Energy Target, which is certainly worse than direct action and should be dumped.

One of the few scientifically literate voices on the coalition side—

Senator Ryan interjecting—

He is actually very impressive on the Joint Strike Fighter, so I do line up with Mr Jensen.