Defence White Paper 2013

R1-1-A065
Russell Offices
Department of Defence
PO Box 7901
CANBERRA BC ACT 2610

28 February 2013

Dear Minister Smith,

The Australian Greens objected to the fact that a community consultation process was not included in the initial planning process for the 2013 Defence White Paper. My 10 September 2012 motion to the Senate called on the government to consult more widely than industry groups and think tanks.

(Question No. 2554)

Senator Ludlam asked the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, upon notice on 20 November 2012:

Senate Standing Committee on Economics
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON NOTICE
Treasury Portfolio
Supplementary Budget Estimates
17 October - 18 October 2012
Question: SBT 15

Senator LUDLAM asked:

Senator LUDLAM:... I understand the CEFC has met with the Climate Change Authority as part of the review of the renewable energy target and ARENA on how the bodies can work in tandem, which is good.What can you tell us about how the CEFC and ARENA will work together?

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