Mine Rehab - Let's Get It Right

There were almost 700 submissions on the Vegetation Management (Reinstatement) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016! Well done to everyone who made a submission!!

EDO Qld is surprised that the Queensland Law Society has come out so strongly against these basic laws that have been in effect and accepted since 2004.

Planning Bills better for public participation, transparency and accountability. However, overall these Bills maintain the status quo on environmental protection.

There were almost 700 submissions on the Vegetation Management (Reinstatement) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016. Well done to everyone who made a submission!

This reform reverses the changes made in 2013 and 2014 which broadened and downgraded the protected area concept.

Despite a lack of credible evidence, the majority of Committee members recommended environmental groups with deductible gift recipient status be required to focus 25%+ of public funds on environmental remediation work.

EDO Qld welcomes Queensland Parliament’s passing of stronger environmental laws to help prevent communities and taxpayers getting stuck with multi million dollar environmental clean-ups.

EDO Qld welcomed the passage of the new laws to prevent mining and resources industry executives from leaving Queensland taxpayers with costly clean up bills for developments. 

Public submissions are due Friday 29 April 2016. It is essential that this Bill is passed, to ensure the Reef, wildlife, soils, waterways and our climate are protected.

By passing a Human Rights Act, Queensland will make a statement demonstrating its support for fundamental human rights. Before 18 April 2016, let the Queensland Government know that our State deserves a Human Rights Act.