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Minerals Legislation Amendment (Offshore Drilling and Associated Infrastructure Prohibition) Bill 2023

This inquiry was established to examine and report on the Minerals Legislation Amendment (Offshore Drilling and Associated Infrastructure Prohibition) Bill 2023, which amends legislation to prohibit mining and development of offshore oil, gas, and mineral resources in NSW. The Committee tabled the report on their findings on 21 November 2023.

 

The full terms of reference can be viewed below.

That the Committee on Environment and Planning inquire into and report on the Minerals Legislation Amendment (Offshore Drilling and Associated Infrastructure Prohibition) Bill 2023 (the bill), with particular reference to:

(a) any constitutional issues or unintended consequences raised by the bill, and whether any amendments may address those;

(b) whether there are other ways to achieve the intended outcomes of the proposed bill including through the New South Wales Government offshore exploration and mining policy;

(c) enforcement and compliance issues raised by the bill;

(d) environmental impacts of offshore drilling; and

(e) any other related matter.

 


Terms of Reference - Minerals Legislation Amendment (Offshore Drilling and Associated Infrastructure Prohibition) Bill 2023

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