Second Reading Speeches

Coal Prohibition (Quit Coal) Bill 2019

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
BANDT, Adam, MP
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Customs Act 1901
to limit, and prohibit from 2030, the importation and exportation of thermal coal unless it is being used for research, analysis or display; and
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
to make consequential amendments.

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