📜 Forest Products Bill 1999
Legislative Council Second Reading AgreedLA25 November 1999
This Bill establishes the Forest Products Commission in Western Australia, defines its functions related to forest product harvesting and sales, and outlines its accountability and financial management responsibilities.
Impact
The Bill affects the forestry industry, timber contractors, and the State government by establishing a new commission to oversee forest product management and ensure a return to the State. It also impacts the environment through sustainable harvesting practices.
Key Changes
["Establishes the Forest Products Commission.", "Defines the functions and powers of the Commission.", "Outlines accountability mechanisms, including ministerial directions and strategic planning requirements."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA25 Nov 1999
- LA Second Reading MovedLA25 Nov 1999
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA16 Mar 2000
- LA Consideration in DetailLA22 Mar 2000
- LA AmendedLA4 Apr 2000
- LA Third ReadingLA5 Apr 2000
- LC Second Reading MovedLC6 Apr 2000
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC30 May 2000
Affected Sectors
environmentresourcespublic_sectoragriculture
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