❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks clarification on the government's plans to introduce a biodiversity conservation bill. The government confirms its commitment but cannot provide a specific timeline due to planned public consultation.
AnsweredQoN 24Legislative Council
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(1) Will the minister be introducing a biodiversity conservation Bill? (2) If so, when? (3) If not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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I am advised by the Minister for the Environment and Heritage as follows - (1) Yes, the Government's environment policy includes a commitment to introduce biodiversity conservation legislation. (2) It is difficult to determine a precise timetable as the Government is committed to a public consultation process in advance of the introduction of a Bill to the Parliament. (3) Not applicable.
(2) If so, when? (3) If not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I am advised by the Minister for the Environment and Heritage as follows - (1) Yes, the Government's environment policy includes a commitment to introduce biodiversity conservation legislation. (2) It is difficult to determine a precise timetable as the Government is committed to a public consultation process in advance of the introduction of a Bill to the Parliament. (3) Not applicable.
(3) If not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I am advised by the Minister for the Environment and Heritage as follows - (1) Yes, the Government's environment policy includes a commitment to introduce biodiversity conservation legislation. (2) It is difficult to determine a precise timetable as the Government is committed to a public consultation process in advance of the introduction of a Bill to the Parliament. (3) Not applicable.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I am advised by the Minister for the Environment and Heritage as follows - (1) Yes, the Government's environment policy includes a commitment to introduce biodiversity conservation legislation. (2) It is difficult to determine a precise timetable as the Government is committed to a public consultation process in advance of the introduction of a Bill to the Parliament. (3) Not applicable.
I am advised by the Minister for the Environment and Heritage as follows - (1) Yes, the Government's environment policy includes a commitment to introduce biodiversity conservation legislation. (2) It is difficult to determine a precise timetable as the Government is committed to a public consultation process in advance of the introduction of a Bill to the Parliament. (3) Not applicable.
(1) Yes, the Government's environment policy includes a commitment to introduce biodiversity conservation legislation. (2) It is difficult to determine a precise timetable as the Government is committed to a public consultation process in advance of the introduction of a Bill to the Parliament. (3) Not applicable.
(2) It is difficult to determine a precise timetable as the Government is committed to a public consultation process in advance of the introduction of a Bill to the Parliament. (3) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable.
(2) If so, when? (3) If not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I am advised by the Minister for the Environment and Heritage as follows - (1) Yes, the Government's environment policy includes a commitment to introduce biodiversity conservation legislation. (2) It is difficult to determine a precise timetable as the Government is committed to a public consultation process in advance of the introduction of a Bill to the Parliament. (3) Not applicable.
(3) If not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I am advised by the Minister for the Environment and Heritage as follows - (1) Yes, the Government's environment policy includes a commitment to introduce biodiversity conservation legislation. (2) It is difficult to determine a precise timetable as the Government is committed to a public consultation process in advance of the introduction of a Bill to the Parliament. (3) Not applicable.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I am advised by the Minister for the Environment and Heritage as follows - (1) Yes, the Government's environment policy includes a commitment to introduce biodiversity conservation legislation. (2) It is difficult to determine a precise timetable as the Government is committed to a public consultation process in advance of the introduction of a Bill to the Parliament. (3) Not applicable.
I am advised by the Minister for the Environment and Heritage as follows - (1) Yes, the Government's environment policy includes a commitment to introduce biodiversity conservation legislation. (2) It is difficult to determine a precise timetable as the Government is committed to a public consultation process in advance of the introduction of a Bill to the Parliament. (3) Not applicable.
(1) Yes, the Government's environment policy includes a commitment to introduce biodiversity conservation legislation. (2) It is difficult to determine a precise timetable as the Government is committed to a public consultation process in advance of the introduction of a Bill to the Parliament. (3) Not applicable.
(2) It is difficult to determine a precise timetable as the Government is committed to a public consultation process in advance of the introduction of a Bill to the Parliament. (3) Not applicable.
(3) Not applicable.
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