Senate debates

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Bills

Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment Bill 2016; In Committee

10:36 am

Photo of Matthew CanavanMatthew Canavan (Queensland, Liberal National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Where any of the requirements of the OPGGS Act relates to legislation administered by the Department of the Environment that consultation will occur, as it has in this case. I think we can also say that with any of the requirements that relate to other ministers or across portfolios we will ensure there will be consultation with other departments to ensure that processes are right and proper and adhering to the legislative requirements that were put in place by this place. This particular issue has arisen due to a cross-portfolio, cross-departmental requirement and oversight, so I am sure the review will make sure that it focuses on those particular issues that might arise in other requirements of this bill.

Bill agreed to.

Bill reported without amendments; report adopted.

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