SenateThursday 27 November 2025
Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025, National Environmental Protection Agency Bill 2025, Environment Information Australia Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Customs Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Excise Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (General Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Restoration Charge Imposition) Bill 2025
Senator WATT (Queensland—Minister for the Environment and Water) (17:26): Again, because it is a national interest approval that doesn't comply fully with the National Environmental Standards, all I can say is that that project could be required to contribute to the fund, and the amount that is contributed will depend on the individual case.
SourceSenate, Thursday 27 November 2025 — official recordTA-251127-senate-a96591c097d1:s142
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