Question On Notice No. 1776 asked in the Legislative Council on 20 November 2018 by Hon Robin Chapple
Question Directed to the: Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Energy
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
(1) What is the department's total amount of spend on fossil fuels research?
(2) What is the department's total amount of spend on fossil fuels exploration?
(3) What is the department's total amount of spend on fossil fuels subsidies?
Answered on 12 February 2019
- The Department of Treasury does not undertake dedicated fossil fuels research. The Public Utilities Office, located within the Department of Treasury, undertakes analysis of the cost-competitiveness and demand for electricity generation supplies produced from renewable and non-renewable fuel sources.
- Nil.
- Nil.