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

12 March 2013

© Commonwealth of Australia 2013
ISBN 978-1-74229-755-2

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View the report as separate downloadable parts:

Committee membership	(PDF 36KB)
Chapter 1 - Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Retaining Federal Approval Powers) Bill 2012	(PDF 84KB)
Conduct of the inquiry Summary of the bill Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 COAG reform agenda Overview of the provisions of the bill
Chapter 2 - Issues arising in relation to the bill	(PDF 126KB)
Submissions Support for the EPBC Act Improving efficiency Managing conflict of interest An incentive to approve Lack of evidence that the current process is hampering investment Confidence in the states and territories Securing Australia's natural heritage International obligations Committee view Conclusion
Coalition Additional Comments	(PDF 46KB)
Australian Greens – Dissenting Report	(PDF 27KB)
Appendix 1 - Submissions, form letters and answers to questions taken on notice	(PDF 26KB)
Appendix 2 - Public hearings	(PDF 11KB)

For further information, contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Environment and Communications
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3526
Fax:	+61 2 6277 5818
Email:	ec.sen@aph.gov.au