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Report in relation to a Petition regarding Hardship due to the Formerly Rare and Endangered Plant Acacia Guinetti

Constitutional Affairs Committee (1989 - 2001)· 12 November 1996petition_response

This 1996 WA parliamentary report investigates a petition from Murphyl Pastoral Company regarding financial hardship due to restrictions placed on their land after the discovery of the rare Acacia Guinetti plant in 1982. The company claims losses of $1.5 million due to being unable to farm affected areas. The committee examines the relevant legislation and the petitioner's concerns.

Impact

The report directly affects Murphyl Pastoral Company, potentially other landowners facing similar restrictions due to rare or endangered flora, and the Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM). It also raises broader questions about the balance between environmental protection and private property rights.

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