I move:

That the Senate—

(a)

notes, with concern, the decision of the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (Mr Burke) to assess under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the decision of the Victorian Government to allow the grazing of cattle in the Alpine National Park; and

(b)

further notes the undisputed evidence that cattle grazing in national parks reduces fuel load and reduces the risk and severity of bushfire.

I seek leave to make a short statement.