Kylea shares her week

With the Climate Change Bill now set to become law, I've been working hard to hold the Government to its targets and ensure we're on track for future improvements.

Electric vehicles will play a major role in reducing Australian transport emissions and I was glad to contribute to this week's parliamentary debate about the Electric Car Discount Bill. The proposed bill aims to boost EV uptake by removing Fringe Benefits Tax from eligible vehicles.

While I support the intention of the Bill, I believe it can be improved. In particular, I believe we need to very quickly build a high-quality secondhand EV market in Australia, and ensure benefits are available more equitably.

I have argued for the Bill to include a wider range of high-quality secondhand cars and imported secondhand EVs. The reality is, there is a sizeable stock of low-mileage second-hand EVs in countries like Japan and the UK. By tapping into these markets, we could significantly accelerate the supply of lower-priced EVs for Australian consumers.

While my proposed amendment was not successful this week, I will continue to work with the Government and my parliamentary colleagues to get this legislation right.

Something as seemingly simple as an EV policy can deliver on many fronts, from saving motorists money on fuel and cars, increasing the scope of consumer choice, reducing our reliance on imported foreign oil, improving health outcomes by reducing pollution and, importantly, reducing transport emissions.

Also this week I used North Sydney's voice to speak in the Federation Chamber, ahead of National Threatened Species Day, about the devastating impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss.

I asked the Minister for Infrastructure about how we will ensure federally funded major infrastructure projects are consistent with the Government's emissions reduction goals.

And I met with DFAT's Green Economy Team and the High Commissioner of Singapore, where Australia's Sun Cable is building the world's first intercontinental power grid.

Following news of the Queen's passing overnight, Parliament has been suspended. I'll remain in Canberra for the wreath laying tomorrow and will return to North Sydney next week.