Senator WATERS (Queensland—Leader of the Australian Greens in the Senate) (12:01): I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator WATERS: The New Acland Coal Mine has in fact been actively opposed by local farmers, who are rightly terrified about the impacts on their water supply, the productivity of prime farmland and the health of local communities. Some friend of the farmer this government is! The motion accuses these concerned land owners of lawfare, but it ignores the fact that Australia's highest court has agreed there are serious issues to be heard. Of course this government supports extending a coalmine in the climate crisis after the fires that we just had, because they're blinded by the donations from the coal and gas industry—from this coalmine proponent in particular, that's at least $700,000. It's about time they listened to what the community is saying: no new coalmines; protect farmland; and act in the public interest and create real jobs for people in regional areas by investing in renewable energy, tourism and sustainable manufacturing. The PRESIDENT: Senator Patrick? Senator Patrick: I want to raise a point of order. I've noticed a couple of times over the last couple of days people have stated that because something is before a court it can't be talked about in this chamber. That is not correct— The PRESIDENT: Senator Patrick, a point of order wasn't asked of me to knock something out. You were raising a point of procedure rather than a point of order. Senator Patrick: Alright—a point of procedure. The PRESIDENT: It's a matter for debate. This is not the appropriate place for that debate. Nothing has been ruled out of order, so there's no point of order to raise. Senator Patrick: Sure. The PRESIDENT: You're raising a debate of procedural matter. There are other times to do that, so the matter is being dealt with. Senator Patrick: Thank you. The PRESIDENT: The question is that motion No. 610 be agreed to.