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Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Save the Koala) Bill 2021


Type
Private
Originating house
Senate
Status
Before Senate
Sponsor
HANSON-YOUNG, Sen Sarah

Summary

Amends the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to: prevent the minister from approving an action which involves the clearing of koala habitat; and remove the exemption of regional forest agreements from requirements of the Act where there is, may, or is likely to have significant impacts on koalas.

Progress of bill

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Senate
Introduced and read a first time 04/02/21  
Second reading moved 04/02/21  
Second reading debate 22/02/21  
Lapsed at end of Parliament 25/07/22  
Restored to Notice Paper 27/07/22  
Second reading moved 26/10/22  
Second reading debate 26/10/22  
     

Text of bill

  • First reading

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Explanatory memoranda

  • Explanatory memorandum

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Second reading speeches


Proposed amendments

No proposed amendments have been circulated.

Schedules of amendments

Bills Digest



Notes