📜 Forest Products Amendment Bill 2004
Assented toLCBill 30724 June 2004
The Forest Products Amendment Bill 2004 amends the Forest Products Act 2000 to include provisions for plantation products, specifically addressing their management, harvesting, and sale. It defines 'plantation product' and 'plantation product contract', and sets out conditions for entering into these contracts, including alignment with management plans and term limits.
Impact
The bill affects the Forest Products Commission, those who contract with them for plantation products, and the environment. It clarifies the Commission's powers regarding plantation products and ensures these activities align with existing management plans.
Key Changes
["Introduces definitions for 'plantation product' and 'plantation product contract'.", "Sets conditions for the Commission to enter into plantation product contracts, including alignment with management plans.", "Limits the term of plantation product contracts and requires parliamentary oversight for longer contracts.", "Ensures consistency between plantation product contracts and the Forest Products Act, the CALM Act, and management plans."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC24 June 2004
- LC Third ReadingLC22 Oct 2004
- LC AmendedLC22 Oct 2004
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC22 Oct 2004
- LA Second Reading MovedLA27 Oct 2004
- LA IntroducedLA27 Oct 2004
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA9 Nov 2004
- LA Third ReadingLA9 Nov 2004
Affected Sectors
environmentresourcesagriculture
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