Senate debates

Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Questions without Notice

Great Barrier Reef

2:47 pm

Photo of Larissa WatersLarissa Waters (Queensland, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Mr President. The draft decision said that the reef was on track for World Heritage in Danger listing within eight months if current developments proceed. It said there should be no new ports, no port expansions that would harm the values of the reef, no new development approvals before the strategic assessment of the reef is finished, and that independent science is needed into the Gladstone harbour—

Opposition senators interjecting—

Excuse me, Mr President, this is ridiculous.

Honourable senators interjecting—

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