Q: I wanted to get your view on the recent natural disasters in Queensland, and whether you personally believe in the science of climate change?

(Why are we still asking leaders if they BELIEVE in climate change like it’s the same as the tooth fairy or something?)

Littleproud:

Yes, I do. Thargomindah is a perfect example. We had a flood event through there, 1974, 7.65 metres of the record. Beat it by nearly a metre. So obviously, I respect the science, and we’ll do whatever we can to make sure that we have an energy grid that’s zero emissions, [that’s why we support nuclear] It’s only $330 billion compared to an all renewables approach of $600 billion. And we’re going to make sure that – when I was Emergency Services Minister – I actually had in place the emergency response fund – $5 billion fund that gave $100 million a year for mitigation of public works.

But also $50 million that was going into private works to be able to lift a house up or in cyclone areas, renovate to make sure that they were ready for cyclones.