Second Reading Speeches

Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment (Oil Transfers) Bill 2011

Type
Government
Portfolio
Infrastructure and Transport
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 Annex I to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships to prevent marine pollution during ship-to-ship oil transfer operations between certain oil tankers.

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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