❓ Hon Tom Helm asks the Minister for Health about potential changes to the Health Act 1911 regarding noxious industries, specifically waste treatment plants. The Minister confirms a review of offensive trades and intends to advise local governments and consult with the Minister for Planning.
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877. Hon Tom Helm to the Attorney General representing the Minister for Health:
(1) Is the Minister for Health considering changes to the Health Act 1911 defining noxious industries and their classification?
(2) If yes, will those changes extend to waste treatment plants and the technology used by them?
(3) Does the Minister intend to advise local government about the proposed changes, and indicate their likely impact on waste treatment plants yet to be commissioned and the technology used in waste treatment?
(4) Will the Minister consult with the Minister for Planning to ensure that all local authorities are aware of any new advice?
(1) Is the Minister for Health considering changes to the Health Act 1911 defining noxious industries and their classification?
(2) If yes, will those changes extend to waste treatment plants and the technology used by them?
(3) Does the Minister intend to advise local government about the proposed changes, and indicate their likely impact on waste treatment plants yet to be commissioned and the technology used in waste treatment?
(4) Will the Minister consult with the Minister for Planning to ensure that all local authorities are aware of any new advice?
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Answered
15 November 2000
Response time
56 days
The Minister Replied:
(1) I am considering a review of Schedule 2 of the Health Act 1911 in relation to offensive trades.
(2) No.
(3) Yes. Local governments will be advised of the review of the Offensive Trades Schedule.
(4) Yes.
(1) I am considering a review of Schedule 2 of the Health Act 1911 in relation to offensive trades.
(2) No.
(3) Yes. Local governments will be advised of the review of the Offensive Trades Schedule.
(4) Yes.
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