Risks and opportunities associated with the use of the bumblebee population in Tasmania for commercial pollination purposes

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On 2 February 2016 the Senate referred the following matter for inquiry and report by 22 June 2016

The risks and opportunities associated with the use of the bumblebee population in Tasmania for commercial pollination purposes.

The closing date for submissions is 3 March 2016. The reporting date is 22 June 2016.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Environment and Communications
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3526
ec.sen@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

An inquiry into the risks and opportunities associated with the use of the bumblebee population in Tasmania for commercial pollination purposes.



Inquiry Status

Inquiry lapsed

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