Second Reading Speeches

Protecting the Spirit of Sea Country Bill 2023

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
COX, Sen Dorinda
Originating house
Senate
Status
Before Senate
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
in relation to prescribing consultation requirements with traditional owners, knowledge holders and other relevant persons when preparing environment plans;
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations 2009
in relation to: meaning of relevant person; and protection of cultural heritage; and
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Resource Management and Administration) Regulations 2011
to make a consequential amendment.

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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