Second Reading Speeches

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Amendment Bill 2017

Type
Government
Portfolio
Environment and Energy
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975
to rectify an unintended consequence of the sunsetting regime established under the
Legislation Act 2003
by providing that plans of management are not revoked when regulations giving effect to the enforcement provisions of the plan are repealed.

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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