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๐Ÿ“œ Forest Products Amendment Bill 2020

Legislative Council Second ReadingLCBill 20113 August 2020Private Member

The Forest Products Amendment Bill 2020 amends the Forest Products Act 2000 to replace the Forest Products Commission with the Forest CEO, residing within the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. It also amends the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 and makes transitional arrangements.

Impact

The bill affects the management of State forests and timber reserves, impacting forestry businesses, environmental groups, and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. It aims to promote ecologically sustainable forest management.

Key Changes

["Replaces the Forest Products Commission with the Forest CEO.", "Transfers functions and powers to the Forest CEO.", "Amends definitions within the Forest Products Act 2000.", "Introduces the concept of a 'Forest Research and Development Account'."]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LC Second Reading MovedLC13 Aug 2020
Affected Sectors
environmentresourcespublic_sectoragriculture

Penalty Provisions1 found

๐Ÿ’ฐ Max fine: $10,000regulatory
s. 14(3)Regulatoryfine

Contravening a provision of an order prohibiting forestry activity or possessing something intended to be used to engage in a prohibited activity.

Fine: $10,000

โ€œPenalty: A fine not exceeding $10 000 or, in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $50 000.โ€

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