Senator HILL (Minister for the Environment and Heritage) (4:34 PM) —We consult with a broad cross-section of industry on greenhouse matters. One of the strengths of the Australian position in the international negotiations has been support that we have had from Australian industry. That has been a little tested in more recent times, I have to acknowledge, as we have moved from contributions of a no regret nature to contributions that will actually be an additional cost to industry, but by and large industry is still supportive of what we are seeking to do, which is to get a good greenhouse contribution from Australia at minimum cost. We want to retain the competitiveness of Australian industry while reforming the Australian economy in a way that is less energy intensive. Not surprisingly, sectors of industry that have felt that they have had most to lose or are most threatened by greenhouse reform have sought to play a leading role in these industry groups. The coal industry and the aluminium industry are clearly examples of that. No doubt they will continue to seek to have their voices heard. It is the approach of this government that we listen to all industry voices and any others that can assist us in developing the best policy options.