Senate debates
Thursday, 18 June 2015
Committees
Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference
12:11 pm
Peter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source
I move:
That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 8 April 2016:
The threat of marine plastic pollution in Australia and Australian waters, with particular reference to:
(a) the review of current research and scientific understanding of plastic pollution in the marine environment;
(b) sources of marine plastic pollution;
(c) the impacts of marine plastic pollution, including impacts on species and ecosystems, fisheries, small business, and human health;
(d) measures and resourcing for mitigation; and
(e) any other relevant matters.
Question agreed to.
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