Second Reading Speeches

Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment (Polar Code) Bill 2017

Type
Government
Portfolio
Infrastructure and Regional Development
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983
to implement amendments to Annexes I, II, IV and V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships to restrict the discharge of oil, noxious liquid substances, sewage and garbage from certain ships operating in polar waters.

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