Minister takes pulse of US on climate
Josh Frydenberg will gain some insight into the Trump administration's approach to climate change and energy during a visit to the United States.
The energy minister is facing criticism from within the Liberal-National coalition over Australia's commitment to the Paris climate agreement.
Former prime minister Tony Abbott, who signed the agreement, now says Australia should back away from its target like the US did under Donald Trump.
Recent reports point to the US, under Mr Trump's policies, not even coming halfway to its Paris emission cut targets.
Mr Frydenberg will meet with White House officials, the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Environmental Protection Agency administrator.
He'll also deliver a speech in Washington DC on the Australia-US relationship and Australia's environment and energy reform agenda.
Ahead of the trip, Mr Frydenberg will deliver an address to the International Energy Agency and meet executive director Fatih Birol to discuss the government's proposed energy security assessments.
Also in Paris, he'll meet with the UNESCO chief to discuss the Great Barrier Reef.
Talks with energy executives and investment funds will be on the agenda in New York.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says Australia plays by global rules and sticks by any agreements it signs.