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๐Ÿ“œ Climate Change Readiness (Coastal Planning and Protection) Bill 2012

Legislative Council Second ReadingLCBill 27029 November 2012Private Member

The Bill regulates planning, development and management in the coastal zone, considering climate change impacts. It establishes a state coastal plan, local adaptation plans, and development controls in vulnerable areas.

Impact

Coastal communities, local governments, and developers are affected. It aims to protect coastal areas from climate change impacts and ensure sustainable development.

Key Changes

["Creates a WA coastal plan to guide coastal development.", "Requires local governments to prepare adaptation and management plans.", "Imposes development controls in areas vulnerable to coastal hazards (transition zone)."]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LC Second Reading MovedLC29 Nov 2012
Affected Sectors
planningenvironmentlocal_governmentconstructionresources

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