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Great Australian Bight (World Heritage Protection) Bill 2025

Debated Tuesday 11 February 2025 to Tuesday 11 February 2025

Debate items
2
Chambers
Senate
Votes
0

Stage by Stage

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

  1. Tuesday 11 February 2025 · Senate

    First Reading
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  2. Tuesday 11 February 2025 · Senate

    Second Reading

    The Senate debated the Great Australian Bight (World Heritage Protection) Bill 2025, which sought to secure World Heritage listing for the region to permanently prohibit offshore oil and gas drilling. Senator Sarah Hanson-Young moved the second reading, arguing that the Bight is a critical biodiversity hotspot and economic asset requiring immediate protection from fossil fuel exploration. She highlighted the severe environmental risks of potential oil spills and noted strong community and Traditional Owner opposition to drilling. The debate was adjourned with leave granted for the senator to continue remarks later.

    Outcome: The debate was adjourned with leave granted for the senator to continue remarks later.

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