Second Reading Speeches

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Expanding the Water Trigger) Bill 2023 [No. 2]

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
HANSON-YOUNG, Sen Sarah
Originating house
Senate
Status
Before Senate
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
to expand the circumstances in which certain petroleum mining developments must be assessed and approved by the minister.

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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