Second Reading Speeches

National Environment Protection Council Amendment Bill 2002

Type
Government
Portfolio
Environment and Heritage
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

National Environment Protection Council Act 1994
to: simplify the process for making minor variations to National Environment Protection Measures; require 5 yearly reviews of the Act; and allow the NEPC Service Corporation to provide support and assistance to other ministerial councils.

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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