Senator SHERRY (Tasmania—Minister Assisting on Deregulation and Public Sector Superannuation, Minister for Small Business and Minister Assisting the Minister for Tourism) (14:26): What I can say is that the government is committed to reducing Australia's greenhouse gas emissions as part of a global action, and the best way to achieve this is very clearly through a carbon price. The carbon price will allow business to make decisions on how to best manage their emissions, including investments in low-emission technologies, while meeting Australia's energy security needs. I also note that the business sector more broadly remains supportive of the need for a carbon tax—through you, Mr President, to Senator Abetz—and to reduce— Senator Abetz: That's not quite right. Senator SHERRY: 'More broadly remains', Senator. Senator Abetz: Broadly! Senator SHERRY: Broadly, Senator. So they remain broadly supportive of the need for a carbon price to reduce long-term investment uncertainty, which is particularly important. Feedback from business through the Investment Reference Group, which is an independent group of energy experts— (Time expired)