Opened the debate
Burke moved that the bill be read a second time, explaining it would create a framework for imposing charges connected to the administration of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Burke stated that the specific activities and charge amounts would be detailed in regulations, limited strictly to cost recovery purposes. Burke confirmed that consultations would take place before any arrangements were implemented. Burke commended the bill as part of a broader package, noting it addressed a five-year delay in responding to the needs of both the environment and business sectors.