Resolution passed 21 June 2007, Votes and Proceedings No 14, item 13 (10).
Standing Committee on Natural Resource Management (Climate Change)
Standing Committee on Natural Resource Management (Climate Change)
That:
(1) A standing committee be appointed to inquire into issues of sustainable
natural resource management with particular reference to climate change impacts
and, in particular, to report on the following terms of reference:
(a) The likely consequences of human-induced climate change on land (including
salinity), water and other natural resources;
(b) Options for ensuring ecologically sustainable natural resource use, taking
into particular account the impacts of climate change;
(c) Approaches to land and water use management practices on farms and other
natural resource management practices, having regard in particular to the role
of such practices in contributing to climate change or as a tool in helping to
tackle climate change;
(d) The effectiveness of management systems for ensuring that sustainability
measures for the management of natural resources in New South Wales are
achieved, having particular regard to climate change; and
(e) The likely consequences of national and international policies on climate
change on natural resource management in New South Wales.
(2) The committee consist of six members comprising:
(a) Three government members (one of whom shall be the chair);
(b) Two opposition members; and
(c) One independent member.
(3) The members be nominated in writing to the Clerk of the Legislative
Assembly by the relevant party leaders and the independent members respectively
within seven calendar days of the passing of this resolution.
(4) That the committee have leave to make visits of inspection within the State
of New South Wales and other states and territories of Australia, but not
outside Australia.