- Date
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18 Jun 2008
- Chamber
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House of Representatives
- Status
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Act
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Portfolio
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Environment, Heritage and the Arts
- Summary
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Amends the
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975
to provide a framework for the administration and management of the Great Barrier Reef Park which integrates with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
and other legislation by: implementing environmental impact assessment and permitting processes; investigation and evidence collection; targeted approaches to enforcement; encouraging responsible use of the Park; and new emergency management powers.