Wet Tropics World Heritage Protection and Management Act 1993
LegislationReferenced in 2 bills
Nature Conservation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
This bill extends beekeeping access on specified national parks for 20 years until 2044, creates new offences for impersonating rangers and forest officers across Queensland's parks and forests, modernises enforcement powers for conservation officers, and updates governance arrangements for the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
24/2/2022· PASSED· Hon M Scanlon MP
EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyRegional Queensland
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Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
This bill modernises Queensland's environmental protection laws by reforming the environmental impact statement process, strengthening enforcement powers against repeat offenders, creating temporary authorities for emergencies, and banning mining in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. It also updates contaminated land management, waste regulation, and mine rehabilitation frameworks.
12/10/2022· PASSED with amendment· Hon M Scanlon MP
EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyJustice & Rights
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