National Environment Protection Measures (Implementation) Bill 1997
March 1998
© Commonwealth of Australia 1998
ISSN 1326-933X
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Membership of the Committee
Background to the inquiry
Background to the bill
The bill
Consideration by Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills
Financial implications
The government’s response
Issues raised in submissions
Consultation with the States/Territories on the bill
The general scheme of the bill
Scope of Environment Minister’s discretion
Definition of terms
Exemptions from application of State laws: ‘national interest’
Exemptions from application of State laws: various issues
Environmental audits & environmental management plans
Enforcement; offences; administrative review
Accountability and public participation
Recommendation
References
Minority report by Senator Allison, Australian Democrats
Comments by Opposition Senators
Appendix 1 - List of submissions
Appendix 2 - Environment Australia’s response to submissions |
For further information, contact:
Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Environment, Communications and the Arts
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia