Second Reading Speeches

Great Barrier Reef Legislation Amendment Bill 2014

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
WATERS, Sen Larissa
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
44

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Summary

Amends the

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
to prohibit certain developments impacting on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area; and
Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981
to prohibit the dumping of dredged material within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

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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