Second Reading Speeches

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Retaining Federal Approval Powers) Bill 2012

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
WATERS, Sen Larissa
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
43

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Summary

Amends the

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
to prevent the Commonwealth from delegating the approval of proposed actions covered by bilateral agreements to a state or territory.

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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