Outcome:	1. Environment			Question No:  55
Division/Agency:	Water Assets and Natural Resources Division
Topic:	Wetlands
Hansard Page ECITA:	ECITA 29

Senator SIEWERT asked:

Senator SIEWERT— No. The wetlands review. The government supported a notice of motion of mine to review the management of Ramsar wetlands. I understood that the department was starting to work on the review.
Dr O’Connell—I would have to take that on notice, I am afraid. Tony Slatyer’s division would be able to help you.

Answers:
An overview assessment of the current status and management of Australia’s Ramsar-listed wetlands has commenced and is due for completion by June 2007. 

Outcome:	1. Environment			Question No:  56
Division/Agency:	Water Assets and Natural Resources Division
Topic:	Wetlands
Hansard Page ECITA:	ECITA 29

Senator SIEWERT asked:
1.	Can the Department please provide an update on progress on the review of Ramsar Wetland management?
2.	Has the Department received a nomination for Ramsar or heritage protection for the Paroo River?
3.	If so, can the Department indicate when a decision might be forthcoming?
4.	Will the Gwydir wetlands and the Coorong-Lower Lakes be Montreux listed? 

Answers:
1.	An overview assessment of the current status and management of Australia’s Ramsar-listed wetlands has commenced and is due for completion by June 2007. 
2.	Yes.
3.	The matter is with the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources for consideration.
4.	No.