Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Restoration Charge Imposition) Bill 2025

Mr BURKE (Watson—Minister for the Arts, Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Cyber Security, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship and Leader of the House) (10:59): I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Restoration Charge Imposition) Bill 2025 (the restoration charge imposition bill) would impose the following charges relevant to actions taken under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999: the restoration contribution charge; the bioregional plan registration charge; the national interest exemption charge; the part 13 exemption charge.

These charges relate to amendments to the EPBC Act proposed by the Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025. Any arrangements will be consulted on prior to their imposition. I commend the bill to the House.

Debate adjourned.