Recommendations

Recommendation 1

7.13 The committee recommends that the Commonwealth Minister for Environment and Water Resources, when exercising authority under the EPBC Act, considers the evidence received on the potential environmental impact of the Traveston Dam on the Mary River and the species of the river. The committee also recommends that the Minister reviews the results of the audit on the Paradise Dam approval conditions to mitigate any potential effect on threatened species.

Recommendation 2

7.14         The committee recommends that the Queensland Government continues to:

• instigate strategies that will inform, engage and consult with members of the affected communities;
• ensure that businesses affected by the proposed dams are adequately compensated and offered appropriate assistance; and
• where possible, facilitate the timely release of copies of reports and information to members of the community to achieve a transparent and open process.

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