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

6:13 pm

Photo of Varun GhoshVarun Ghosh (WA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

One of the interesting aspects of the committee process was the difference between industry and environmental organisations in their attitudes to bilateral agreements and the process of state accreditation. Are you able to shed some light both on the importance of bilateral agreements and the state accreditation process and on the safeguards against environmental damage through that process.

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