Second Reading Speeches

Climate Emergency Declaration Bill 2020

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
BANDT, Adam, MP
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
46

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Summary

The bill: declares an environment and climate emergency; outlines the obligations of public service agencies to recognise and act in accordance with the declaration; and establishes the Multi-Party Climate Emergency Committee to report to Cabinet in relation to the climate emergency declaration.

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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