Senate debates
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Bills
Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025, National Environmental Protection Agency Bill 2025, Environment Information Australia Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Customs Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Excise Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (General Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Restoration Charge Imposition) Bill 2025; In Committee
5:25 pm
David Pocock (ACT, Independent) Share this | Hansard source
Minister, I think I've misasked the question. If the proponent can't find offsets, the last resort is paying into the fund. I just want to confirm that, if they can't find any offsets, they will then, even if it's for defence or national security, still have to pay into the fund so that we can get some sort of offset or net gain.
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