Environmental Protection Regulation 2008
LegislationReferenced in 2 bills
Environmental Protection (Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
This bill strengthens protections for the Great Barrier Reef by toughening regulations on agricultural and industrial activities that contribute to poor water quality. It expands mandatory farming standards across all Reef catchments and introduces a national approach to classifying threatened species in Queensland.
27/2/2019· PASSED· Hon L Enoch MP
EnvironmentRegional QueenslandBusiness & Economy
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Nature Conservation (Special Wildlife Reserves) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018
This bill creates a new type of protected area called a 'special wildlife reserve' that lets private landholders permanently protect their land with the same legal standing as a national park. It also strengthens Great Barrier Reef regulation and streamlines how conservation agreements are handled when land tenure changes.
15/2/2018· PASSED with amendment· Hon L Enoch MP
EnvironmentRegional Queensland
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