10 DECEMBER 2023 – SPEECH – COP28UAE
The Coalition for Conservation (C4C) is in the house and thank you C4C for sponsoring us all at COP 28.
It’s fabulous to be here, and particularly on Ag Day.
Agriculture is one of our key industries in Australia.
Senate Climate Bill Speech – 7 September 2022
https://youtu.be/FvlGR8eREmE
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