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Senator ROBERTS (Queensland) (18:45): by leave—Can I get my name recorded as opposing that and also One Nation as opposing that—Senator Bell and Senator Whitten? The CHAIR: Yes, thank you. That will be so recorded.
I will now put the question on the amendments on sheets GJ130 and LM113 together. Government's circulated amendment s to the Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 — SHEET GJ130 (1) Schedule 1, item 551, page 306 (lines 12 to 15), omit paragraph 474B(1)(e), substitute: (e) specify that, unless extended, or revoked earlier, the order remains in force until the end of: (i) the period of 14 days after the day it comes into force; or (ii) a specified shorter period.
(2) Schedule 1, item 551, page 306 (after line 26), after section 474B, insert: 474BA Supporting documents (1) The CEO must, in accordance with this section, provide the person to whom an environment protection order applies with one or more documents that support the CEO's reasonable belief as to the matters mentioned in paragraph 474A(1)(a). (2) If the environment protection order is issued by notice in writing, a copy of the documents must accompany: (a) the notice; and (b) if the notice was given to an agent mentioned in paragraph 474A(5)(b)—the copy of the notice required by subsection 474A(6) to be given to the person to whom the order applies.
(3) If the environment protection order is issued by notice given orally, a copy of the documents must accompany: (a) the notice in writing that is required by paragraph 474A(7)(a) to be given to the person to whom the order applies; and (b) if the oral notice was given to an agent mentioned in paragraph 474A(5)(b)—the copy of the notice in writing that is required by paragraph 474A(7)(b) to be given to the agent.
(3) Schedule 1, item 551, page 306 (line 32) to page 307 (line 1), omit subsection 474C(2), substitute: (2) The order remains in force until the end of the period specified in the order for the purposes of paragraph 474B(1)(e), unless: (a) the order is extended by a variation made under subsection 474D(1); or (b) the order is revoked earlier under subsection 474D(1).
Note: If extended under subsection 474D(1), the order remains in force for the period as extended, unless revoked earlier (see subsection 474D(1A)). (4) Schedule 1, item 551, page 307 (after line 4), after subsection 474D(1), insert: (1A) The CEO may, under subsection (1), vary the order to extend the period for which it remains in force by a maximum of 14 days.
If the CEO does so, the order remains in force for the period as extended, unless revoked earlier. (1B) The period for which an environment protection order remains in force may be extended only once. (5) Schedule 1, item 551, page 307 (after line 7), after section 474D, insert: 474DA Person may make representations about steps taken to comply with environment protection orders (1) A person to whom an environment protection order applies may make written representations to the CEO about one or more of the following: (a) steps the person has taken in relation to the purposes of the environment protection order; (b) steps the person has taken in relation to the requirements set out in the environment protection order; (c) the reasons why the person considers that the environment protection order should be revoked.
(2) Representations under subsection (1) may be accompanied by supporting information. _____ SHEET LM113 (1) Schedule 1, item 85, page 17 (line 7), omit "or be likely to have". (2) Schedule 1, item 104, page 26 (line 19), omit "is likely to", substitute "will". (3) Schedule 1, item 114, page 34 (line 30), omit "or be likely to have".
(4) Schedule 1, item 117, page 40 (line 19), omit "or be likely to have". (5) Schedule 1, item 121, page 46 (lines 21 and 22), omit "or be likely to have". (6) Schedule 1, item 140, page 57 (line 23), omit "had or is likely to have", substitute "resulted or will result in".
(7) Schedule 1, item 237, page 100 (lines 1 and 2), omit "or be likely to have". (8) Schedule 1, item 237, page 100 (line 11), omit "or be likely to have any", substitute "one or more". (9) Schedule 1, item 241, page 103 (line 11), omit "or being likely to have".
(10) Schedule 1, item 242, page 104 (table item 2), omit "or being likely to have". (11) Schedule 1, item 247, page 106 (line 25), omit "or being likely to have". (12) Schedule 1, item 283, page 128 (line 31), omit "or be likely to have".
(13) Schedule 1, item 283, page 129 (lines 5 and 6), omit "or being likely to have". (14) Schedule 1, item 323, page 168 (line 32), omit ", or be likely to have,". (15) Schedule 1, item 323, page 170 (lines 21 and 22), omit "has had, will have, or is likely to have,", substitute "have had or will have".
(16) Schedule 1, item 323, page 180 (lines 29 and 30), omit "has had, will have, or are likely to have,", substitute "have had or will have". (17) Schedule 1, item 588, page 343 (line 2), before "For", insert "(1)". (18) Schedule 1, item 588, page 343 (table item dealing with section 12), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(19) Schedule 1, item 588, page 343 (table item dealing with section 15A), omit ", or is likely to cause,". (20) Schedule 1, item 588, page 343 (table item dealing with section 15B), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,". (21) Schedule 1, item 588, page 343 (table item dealing with section 15C), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(22) Schedule 1, item 588, page 343 (table item dealing with section 16, column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (23) Schedule 1, item 588, page 343 (table item dealing with section 16, column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will undermine, or is likely to undermine,".
(24) Schedule 1, item 588, page 344 (table item dealing with section 17B, column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (25) Schedule 1, item 588, page 344 (table item dealing with section 17B, column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will undermine, or is likely to undermine,".
(26) Schedule 1, item 588, page 344 (table item dealing with subsection 18(1)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (27) Schedule 1, item 588, page 344 (table item dealing with subsection 18(2), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (28) Schedule 1, item 588, page 344 (table item dealing with subsection 18(2), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(29) Schedule 1, item 588, pages 344 and 345 (table item dealing with subsection 18(3), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (30) Schedule 1, item 588, page 345 (table item dealing with subsection 18(3), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(31) Schedule 1, item 588, page 345 (table item dealing with subsection 18(4), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (32) Schedule 1, item 588, page 345 (table item dealing with subsection 18(4), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(33) Schedule 1, item 588, page 345 (table item dealing with subsection 18(5), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (34) Schedule 1, item 588, page 345 (table item dealing with subsection 18(5), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(35) Schedule 1, item 588, page 346 (table item dealing with subsection 18(6), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (36) Schedule 1, item 588, page 346 (table item dealing with subsection 18(6), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(37) Schedule 1, item 588, page 346 (table item dealing with subsection 18A(1) or (2), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (38) Schedule 1, item 588, page 346 (table item dealing with subsection 18A(1) or (2), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(39) Schedule 1, item 588, page 347 (table item dealing with section 20, column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (40) Schedule 1, item 588, page 347 (table item dealing with section 20, column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(41) Schedule 1, item 588, page 347 (table item dealing with section 20A, column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (42) Schedule 1, item 588, page 347 (table item dealing with section 20A, column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(43) Schedule 1, item 588, page 348 (table item dealing with subsection 23(1), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (44) Schedule 1, item 588, page 348 (table item dealing with subsection 23(1), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(45) Schedule 1, item 588, page 348 (table item dealing with subsection 23(2), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (46) Schedule 1, item 588, page 348 (table item dealing with subsection 23(2), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(47) Schedule 1, item 588, page 349 (table item dealing with subsection 23(3), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (48) Schedule 1, item 588, page 349 (table item dealing with subsection 23(3), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(49) Schedule 1, item 588, page 349 (table item dealing with subsection 24A(1) or (2), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (50) Schedule 1, item 588, page 349 (table item dealing with subsection 24A(1) or (2), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(51) Schedule 1, item 588, page 350 (table item dealing with subsection 24A(3) or (4), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (52) Schedule 1, item 588, page 350 (table item dealing with subsection 24A(3) or (4), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(53) Schedule 1, item 588, page 350 (table item dealing with subsection 24A(5) or (6), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (54) Schedule 1, item 588, page 350 (table item dealing with subsection 24A(5) or (6), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(55) Schedule 1, item 588, pages 350 and 351 (table item dealing with subsection 24B(1), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (56) Schedule 1, item 588, page 351 (table item dealing with subsection 24B(1), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(57) Schedule 1, item 588, page 351 (table item dealing with subsection 24B(2), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (58) Schedule 1, item 588, page 351 (table item dealing with subsection 24B(2), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(59) Schedule 1, item 588, page 351 (table item dealing with subsections 24C(1) and (3), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (60) Schedule 1, item 588, page 351 (table item dealing with subsections 24C(1) and (3), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(61) Schedule 1, item 588, page 352 (table item dealing with subsections 24C(5) and (7), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (62) Schedule 1, item 588, page 352 (table item dealing with subsections 24C(5) and (7), column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(63) Schedule 1, item 588, page 352 (table item dealing with section 24D, column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (64) Schedule 1, item 588, page 352 (table item dealing with section 24D, column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(65) Schedule 1, item 588, page 352 (table item dealing with section 24E, column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (a)), omit ", will seriously impair, or is likely to seriously impair,". (66) Schedule 1, item 588, page 353 (table item dealing with section 24E, column headed "Unacceptable impact", paragraph (b)), omit ", will cause, or is likely to cause,".
(67) Schedule 1, item 588, page 354 (before line 1), at the end of section 527F, add: (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a significant impact of an action causes serious damage if the damage is of a severe nature and extent. (68) Schedule 1, item 588, page 354 (lines 11 to 13), omit subsection 527H(1), substitute: (1) A significant impact of an action seriously impairs something if, compared to the action not being taken, the impact results in an impairment or alteration of the thing that is of a severe nature and extent.
(69) Schedule 1, item 618, page 370 (line 35), omit ", either as a whole or in a particular region". Question agreed to.