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Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2003

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Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2002

Type	Government
Originating house	House of Representatives
Status	Act
Portfolio	Environment and Heritage

Summary

Introduced in conjunction with the Australian Heritage Council Bill 2002, the bill amends the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to establish a Commonwealth heritage regime that will focus on matters of national significance and Commonwealth responsibility, including the: establishment of a National Heritage List and a Commonwealth Heritage List. Also contains transitional provisions in relation to places included in the current Register of the National Estate.

Progress of bill

For committee reference information, please see the Notes section at the end of this page.

House of Representatives
Introduced and read a first time	27/06/02
Second reading moved	27/06/02
Second reading agreed to	14/11/02
Third reading agreed to	14/11/02

Senate
Introduced and read a first time	15/11/02
Second reading moved	15/11/02
Second reading debate	05/03/03
Second reading agreed to	13/08/03
Committee of the Whole debate	14/08/03	Amendment details: 8 Australian Democrats agreed to
Committee of the Whole debate	18/08/03	Amendment details: 100 Australian Progressive Alliance agreed to
Committee of the Whole debate	20/08/03	Amendment details: 10 Government agreed to
Third reading agreed to	21/08/03

House of Representatives
Consideration of Senate message	08/09/03	Details: House agreed to Senate amendments

Assent	23/09/03	Act no.: 88 Year: 2003