❓ The Minister for Environment and Heritage outlines recent changes to the Environmental Protection Authority board membership, including the appointment of Dr. Wally Cox as chairman and Mrs. Joan Payne as a member, while also acknowledging the retirement of Bernard Bowen.
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Will the minister outline the recent changes to the board membership of the Environmental Protection Authority? Dr J.M. EDWARDS
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I thank the member for his question. The Environmental Protection Authority is certainly a very important body to this State. It is the independent watchdog. It plays a role in assessing projects and proposals. It also has a very important policy role. Before I properly answer the question, I want to pay tribute to Bernard Bowen who is retiring from his position at the EPA after more than 50 years of public service in this State. He joined the public service in February 1952 - Mr R.F. Johnson: Is that a real retirement? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: Certainly his wife wants him to retire. The previous minister asked him to be the chairman and I asked him to stay on. I understand he has been asked three times to extend the period he is chairman. Like me, the previous minister made sure that he checked with his wife because he was getting to the age of retirement. I put on the public record my thanks to Bernard Bowen for the work he has done as Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority. I am delighted to announce Dr Wally Cox as Bernard Bowen’s replacement. Dr Cox was appointed in January to be a part-time member of the EPA. He takes over as chairman at the end of March. In addition, Mrs Joan Payne has been appointed. She is a well-known conservationist in this State. She was previously a member of the water and rivers Stakeholders Council and has held a number of positions with the State Government over a considerable period. I was surprised to hear the member for Vasse accuse the Government of appointing Mrs Payne as someone with a supposedly anti-business bias. Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
Dr J.M. EDWARDS replied: I thank the member for his question. The Environmental Protection Authority is certainly a very important body to this State. It is the independent watchdog. It plays a role in assessing projects and proposals. It also has a very important policy role. Before I properly answer the question, I want to pay tribute to Bernard Bowen who is retiring from his position at the EPA after more than 50 years of public service in this State. He joined the public service in February 1952 - Mr R.F. Johnson: Is that a real retirement? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: Certainly his wife wants him to retire. The previous minister asked him to be the chairman and I asked him to stay on. I understand he has been asked three times to extend the period he is chairman. Like me, the previous minister made sure that he checked with his wife because he was getting to the age of retirement. I put on the public record my thanks to Bernard Bowen for the work he has done as Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority. I am delighted to announce Dr Wally Cox as Bernard Bowen’s replacement. Dr Cox was appointed in January to be a part-time member of the EPA. He takes over as chairman at the end of March. In addition, Mrs Joan Payne has been appointed. She is a well-known conservationist in this State. She was previously a member of the water and rivers Stakeholders Council and has held a number of positions with the State Government over a considerable period. I was surprised to hear the member for Vasse accuse the Government of appointing Mrs Payne as someone with a supposedly anti-business bias. Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
I thank the member for his question. The Environmental Protection Authority is certainly a very important body to this State. It is the independent watchdog. It plays a role in assessing projects and proposals. It also has a very important policy role. Before I properly answer the question, I want to pay tribute to Bernard Bowen who is retiring from his position at the EPA after more than 50 years of public service in this State. He joined the public service in February 1952 - Mr R.F. Johnson: Is that a real retirement? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: Certainly his wife wants him to retire. The previous minister asked him to be the chairman and I asked him to stay on. I understand he has been asked three times to extend the period he is chairman. Like me, the previous minister made sure that he checked with his wife because he was getting to the age of retirement. I put on the public record my thanks to Bernard Bowen for the work he has done as Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority. I am delighted to announce Dr Wally Cox as Bernard Bowen’s replacement. Dr Cox was appointed in January to be a part-time member of the EPA. He takes over as chairman at the end of March. In addition, Mrs Joan Payne has been appointed. She is a well-known conservationist in this State. She was previously a member of the water and rivers Stakeholders Council and has held a number of positions with the State Government over a considerable period. I was surprised to hear the member for Vasse accuse the Government of appointing Mrs Payne as someone with a supposedly anti-business bias. Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
The Environmental Protection Authority is certainly a very important body to this State. It is the independent watchdog. It plays a role in assessing projects and proposals. It also has a very important policy role. Before I properly answer the question, I want to pay tribute to Bernard Bowen who is retiring from his position at the EPA after more than 50 years of public service in this State. He joined the public service in February 1952 - Mr R.F. Johnson: Is that a real retirement? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: Certainly his wife wants him to retire. The previous minister asked him to be the chairman and I asked him to stay on. I understand he has been asked three times to extend the period he is chairman. Like me, the previous minister made sure that he checked with his wife because he was getting to the age of retirement. I put on the public record my thanks to Bernard Bowen for the work he has done as Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority. I am delighted to announce Dr Wally Cox as Bernard Bowen’s replacement. Dr Cox was appointed in January to be a part-time member of the EPA. He takes over as chairman at the end of March. In addition, Mrs Joan Payne has been appointed. She is a well-known conservationist in this State. She was previously a member of the water and rivers Stakeholders Council and has held a number of positions with the State Government over a considerable period. I was surprised to hear the member for Vasse accuse the Government of appointing Mrs Payne as someone with a supposedly anti-business bias. Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
Before I properly answer the question, I want to pay tribute to Bernard Bowen who is retiring from his position at the EPA after more than 50 years of public service in this State. He joined the public service in February 1952 - Mr R.F. Johnson: Is that a real retirement? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: Certainly his wife wants him to retire. The previous minister asked him to be the chairman and I asked him to stay on. I understand he has been asked three times to extend the period he is chairman. Like me, the previous minister made sure that he checked with his wife because he was getting to the age of retirement. I put on the public record my thanks to Bernard Bowen for the work he has done as Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority. I am delighted to announce Dr Wally Cox as Bernard Bowen’s replacement. Dr Cox was appointed in January to be a part-time member of the EPA. He takes over as chairman at the end of March. In addition, Mrs Joan Payne has been appointed. She is a well-known conservationist in this State. She was previously a member of the water and rivers Stakeholders Council and has held a number of positions with the State Government over a considerable period. I was surprised to hear the member for Vasse accuse the Government of appointing Mrs Payne as someone with a supposedly anti-business bias. Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
Mr R.F. Johnson: Is that a real retirement? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: Certainly his wife wants him to retire. The previous minister asked him to be the chairman and I asked him to stay on. I understand he has been asked three times to extend the period he is chairman. Like me, the previous minister made sure that he checked with his wife because he was getting to the age of retirement. I put on the public record my thanks to Bernard Bowen for the work he has done as Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority. I am delighted to announce Dr Wally Cox as Bernard Bowen’s replacement. Dr Cox was appointed in January to be a part-time member of the EPA. He takes over as chairman at the end of March. In addition, Mrs Joan Payne has been appointed. She is a well-known conservationist in this State. She was previously a member of the water and rivers Stakeholders Council and has held a number of positions with the State Government over a considerable period. I was surprised to hear the member for Vasse accuse the Government of appointing Mrs Payne as someone with a supposedly anti-business bias. Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
Dr J.M. EDWARDS: Certainly his wife wants him to retire. The previous minister asked him to be the chairman and I asked him to stay on. I understand he has been asked three times to extend the period he is chairman. Like me, the previous minister made sure that he checked with his wife because he was getting to the age of retirement. I put on the public record my thanks to Bernard Bowen for the work he has done as Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority. I am delighted to announce Dr Wally Cox as Bernard Bowen’s replacement. Dr Cox was appointed in January to be a part-time member of the EPA. He takes over as chairman at the end of March. In addition, Mrs Joan Payne has been appointed. She is a well-known conservationist in this State. She was previously a member of the water and rivers Stakeholders Council and has held a number of positions with the State Government over a considerable period. I was surprised to hear the member for Vasse accuse the Government of appointing Mrs Payne as someone with a supposedly anti-business bias. Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
I was surprised to hear the member for Vasse accuse the Government of appointing Mrs Payne as someone with a supposedly anti-business bias. Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
Dr J.M. EDWARDS replied: I thank the member for his question. The Environmental Protection Authority is certainly a very important body to this State. It is the independent watchdog. It plays a role in assessing projects and proposals. It also has a very important policy role. Before I properly answer the question, I want to pay tribute to Bernard Bowen who is retiring from his position at the EPA after more than 50 years of public service in this State. He joined the public service in February 1952 - Mr R.F. Johnson: Is that a real retirement? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: Certainly his wife wants him to retire. The previous minister asked him to be the chairman and I asked him to stay on. I understand he has been asked three times to extend the period he is chairman. Like me, the previous minister made sure that he checked with his wife because he was getting to the age of retirement. I put on the public record my thanks to Bernard Bowen for the work he has done as Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority. I am delighted to announce Dr Wally Cox as Bernard Bowen’s replacement. Dr Cox was appointed in January to be a part-time member of the EPA. He takes over as chairman at the end of March. In addition, Mrs Joan Payne has been appointed. She is a well-known conservationist in this State. She was previously a member of the water and rivers Stakeholders Council and has held a number of positions with the State Government over a considerable period. I was surprised to hear the member for Vasse accuse the Government of appointing Mrs Payne as someone with a supposedly anti-business bias. Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
I thank the member for his question. The Environmental Protection Authority is certainly a very important body to this State. It is the independent watchdog. It plays a role in assessing projects and proposals. It also has a very important policy role. Before I properly answer the question, I want to pay tribute to Bernard Bowen who is retiring from his position at the EPA after more than 50 years of public service in this State. He joined the public service in February 1952 - Mr R.F. Johnson: Is that a real retirement? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: Certainly his wife wants him to retire. The previous minister asked him to be the chairman and I asked him to stay on. I understand he has been asked three times to extend the period he is chairman. Like me, the previous minister made sure that he checked with his wife because he was getting to the age of retirement. I put on the public record my thanks to Bernard Bowen for the work he has done as Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority. I am delighted to announce Dr Wally Cox as Bernard Bowen’s replacement. Dr Cox was appointed in January to be a part-time member of the EPA. He takes over as chairman at the end of March. In addition, Mrs Joan Payne has been appointed. She is a well-known conservationist in this State. She was previously a member of the water and rivers Stakeholders Council and has held a number of positions with the State Government over a considerable period. I was surprised to hear the member for Vasse accuse the Government of appointing Mrs Payne as someone with a supposedly anti-business bias. Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
The Environmental Protection Authority is certainly a very important body to this State. It is the independent watchdog. It plays a role in assessing projects and proposals. It also has a very important policy role. Before I properly answer the question, I want to pay tribute to Bernard Bowen who is retiring from his position at the EPA after more than 50 years of public service in this State. He joined the public service in February 1952 - Mr R.F. Johnson: Is that a real retirement? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: Certainly his wife wants him to retire. The previous minister asked him to be the chairman and I asked him to stay on. I understand he has been asked three times to extend the period he is chairman. Like me, the previous minister made sure that he checked with his wife because he was getting to the age of retirement. I put on the public record my thanks to Bernard Bowen for the work he has done as Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority. I am delighted to announce Dr Wally Cox as Bernard Bowen’s replacement. Dr Cox was appointed in January to be a part-time member of the EPA. He takes over as chairman at the end of March. In addition, Mrs Joan Payne has been appointed. She is a well-known conservationist in this State. She was previously a member of the water and rivers Stakeholders Council and has held a number of positions with the State Government over a considerable period. I was surprised to hear the member for Vasse accuse the Government of appointing Mrs Payne as someone with a supposedly anti-business bias. Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
Before I properly answer the question, I want to pay tribute to Bernard Bowen who is retiring from his position at the EPA after more than 50 years of public service in this State. He joined the public service in February 1952 - Mr R.F. Johnson: Is that a real retirement? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: Certainly his wife wants him to retire. The previous minister asked him to be the chairman and I asked him to stay on. I understand he has been asked three times to extend the period he is chairman. Like me, the previous minister made sure that he checked with his wife because he was getting to the age of retirement. I put on the public record my thanks to Bernard Bowen for the work he has done as Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority. I am delighted to announce Dr Wally Cox as Bernard Bowen’s replacement. Dr Cox was appointed in January to be a part-time member of the EPA. He takes over as chairman at the end of March. In addition, Mrs Joan Payne has been appointed. She is a well-known conservationist in this State. She was previously a member of the water and rivers Stakeholders Council and has held a number of positions with the State Government over a considerable period. I was surprised to hear the member for Vasse accuse the Government of appointing Mrs Payne as someone with a supposedly anti-business bias. Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
Mr R.F. Johnson: Is that a real retirement? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: Certainly his wife wants him to retire. The previous minister asked him to be the chairman and I asked him to stay on. I understand he has been asked three times to extend the period he is chairman. Like me, the previous minister made sure that he checked with his wife because he was getting to the age of retirement. I put on the public record my thanks to Bernard Bowen for the work he has done as Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority. I am delighted to announce Dr Wally Cox as Bernard Bowen’s replacement. Dr Cox was appointed in January to be a part-time member of the EPA. He takes over as chairman at the end of March. In addition, Mrs Joan Payne has been appointed. She is a well-known conservationist in this State. She was previously a member of the water and rivers Stakeholders Council and has held a number of positions with the State Government over a considerable period. I was surprised to hear the member for Vasse accuse the Government of appointing Mrs Payne as someone with a supposedly anti-business bias. Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
Dr J.M. EDWARDS: Certainly his wife wants him to retire. The previous minister asked him to be the chairman and I asked him to stay on. I understand he has been asked three times to extend the period he is chairman. Like me, the previous minister made sure that he checked with his wife because he was getting to the age of retirement. I put on the public record my thanks to Bernard Bowen for the work he has done as Chairman of the Environmental Protection Authority. I am delighted to announce Dr Wally Cox as Bernard Bowen’s replacement. Dr Cox was appointed in January to be a part-time member of the EPA. He takes over as chairman at the end of March. In addition, Mrs Joan Payne has been appointed. She is a well-known conservationist in this State. She was previously a member of the water and rivers Stakeholders Council and has held a number of positions with the State Government over a considerable period. I was surprised to hear the member for Vasse accuse the Government of appointing Mrs Payne as someone with a supposedly anti-business bias. Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
I was surprised to hear the member for Vasse accuse the Government of appointing Mrs Payne as someone with a supposedly anti-business bias. Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
Mr B.K. Masters: What qualities will she bring to the EPA? Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
Dr J.M. EDWARDS: There is no better referee than the previous Minister for the Environment. In February 1998 the previous minister praised Mrs Payne for dedicating “many years to wetlands and waterbird conservation”. It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
It will come as no surprise to members to recognise that when the EPA conducts assessments, it wants advice about wetlands and bushland. I am pleased to advise that I have reappointed Mr Denis Glennon. When I first came to government, Mr Glennon wrote to me offering to stand aside because of his connections with a certain political movement. I considered that but I believe the contribution he makes with his extensive background in business and environmental issues and his ability to manage the conflicts of interest that arise from time to time warrant him a further appointment.
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