Today I voted to pass the comprehensive Clean Energy plan through the House of Representatives – and together we have delivered on our commitment for climate action.

This legislation will help build a strong clean economy, drive investment in renewable energy and create thousands of new jobs.

Without the voters of Melbourne, we know that action on climate change would have been off the national agenda for years.
 
By shifting to the Greens at the last election, Melbourne enabled us to put climate action back on the agenda and negotiate the clean energy plan.  And it was the thousands of people around the country who spoke up in support of clean energy which enabled us to get this done.
 
So, thanks to them, Australia has broken through the wall of indifference and fear created by Tony Abbott and delivered a giant economic and environmental reform.
 
We need to enjoy this historic moment, celebrate this achievement and then get back to work on the next steps towards our goal of a safe climate and a clean energy future.