Daily Archives: 26 November, 2012

EPBC Amendment (Making Marine Parks Accountable) Bill 2012

Mr ENTSCH (Leichhardt-Chief Opposition Whip) (20:36):  I welcome the opportunity to speak on this bill. Quite frankly, the process under which the Coral Sea marine reserve was declared last week is an absolute disgrace. For generations this resource has been fished in a totally sustainable way; the fact that the area is now judged worthy…

Private Member’s Motion – Health in the Torres Strait Protected Zone

Mr ENTSCH (Leichhardt-Chief Opposition Whip) (20:17):  This is an issue that is very close and dear to my heart. After a recent visit to Daru in the Western Province, I remain absolutely committed to raising the profile of this issue and getting some level of resolution to the dreadful situation in which we found ourselves…