Second Reading Speeches

Coal Prohibition (Quit Coal) Bill 2021

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
BANDT, Adam, MP
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Customs Act 1901
to limit and prohibit the importation and exportation of thermal coal unless it is being used for research, analysis or display from 2030; and
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
to: prohibit the establishment of new coal mines or coal-fired power stations; prohibit the mining or burning of coal after 1 January 2030; and make consequential amendments.

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