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Second Reading Speeches

Stop Dumping on the Great Barrier Reef 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 (Sea Dumping) Act 1981
to prohibit offshore dumping of dredge spoil within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area; and provide that dumping which has been approved after 9 December 2013 cannot proceed.

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