Second Reading Speeches

Migration (Climate Refugees) Amendment Bill 2007

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
NETTLE, Kerry
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Migration Act 1958
to create a new visa category for persons displaced by environmental disasters due to climate change.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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