National Parks and Wildlife Amendment (Land Boundaries and Acquisitions) Bill 2026

An Act to amend the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 to require the Minister to obtain a report on the policy objectives of an acquisition of land before acquiring the land under the Act; to prohibit acquisition of land under the Act until certain requirements are satisfied; and for related purposes.

Key details

Type:
Private
Origin:
Legislative Assembly
Status:
Lapsed in Accordance with Standing Orders, Tue 19 May 2026
Introduced by:
Mr Roy Butler

Documents

Statements of public interest tabled in the Legislative Council can be found under 'Bill Attachments'.

Text of bill
Explanatory notes

Hansard

Hansard includes speeches and debates on the Bill in both Houses.

Second reading speeches

Legislative Assembly

Progress

The tables below show the progress of the Bill through both Houses, including information on assent. If a House is not listed, the Bill did not pass the originating House.

Legislative Assembly

Initially introduced in the Legislative Assembly

Introduced by Mr Roy Butler
Notice of Motion Tue 18 November 2025
Introduced Thu 12 February 2026
First Reading Thu 12 February 2026
2R Speech Thu 12 February 2026

Legislation review digest

See Legislation Review Digest No. 42 of 58 for an examination of this Bill by the Legislation Review Committee.

Legislation Review Digest No. 42 of 58

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