Climate Change Bill 2016

An Act to provide a framework for action on climate change mitigation and adaptation in the State; to set targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; and to provide for monitoring and reporting of the impacts of climate change on people, communities and ecosystems in the State.

Key details

Type:
Private
Origin:
Legislative Assembly
Status:
Lapsed in Accordance with Standing Orders, Sat 12 November 2016
Member with carriage:
Ms Jenny Leong
Bill Remarks:
LA: Mover's second reading speech interrupted on 20/10/2016

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 Ms Jenny Leong
Notice of Motion Wed 11 May 2016
Introduced Thu 20 October 2016
First Reading Thu 20 October 2016
2R Speech Thu 20 October 2016

Legislation review digest

See Legislation Review Digest No.17 of 2016 for an examination of this Bill by the Legislation Review Committee.

Legislation Review Digest No.17 of 2016

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