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Fisheries & Marine

Australia has unique and internationally renowned marine and coastal environments which need protection to ensure their long term protection and the ongoing viability of sustainable industries. The Montara oil spill, Gulf of Mexico disaster and shipping accident and spill at Christmas Island highlight ongoing threats to our marine environment. 

In addition to their unparalleled ecological value, our marine assets are the backbone of our tourism and sustainable fishing industries and are iconic to the way of life of millions of Australians. The Greens are committed to ensuring healthy marine environments for future generations. 

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EPBC Act

23 Jun 2011
Senator SIEWERT (Western Australia—Australian Greens Whip) (15:47):  The Greens will not be supporting this motion. For ...
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Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Bioregional Plans) Bill 2011

23 Jun 2011
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Bioregional Plans) Bill 2011 Second Reading Senator SIEWERT (We...
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Single oil and gas regulator an ‘important step’ – Greens

25 May 2011
Australian Greens marine spokesperson Senator Rachel Siewert says legislation to establish a national regulator for the offshor...
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Australian Fisheries Management Authority

24 May 2011
RURAL AFFAIRS AND TRANSPORT LEGISLATION COMMITTEE  Estimates  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2011 Full TranscriptAustralian Fisheries...
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Government should keep Margaret River off resource exploration list- Greens

23 May 2011
The Australian Greens have welcomed reports that no companies have taken up an exploration lease located off WA’s Margaret River region.
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Humpback Whales

10 May 2011
Senator SIEWERT (Western Australia—Australian Greens Whip) (15:37):  I move:
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James Price Point development risks pristine environment

08 May 2011
The Australian Greens have reaffirmed their opposition to the industrialisation of WA's pristine Kimberley coast.
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Key areas missing from South West Marine Plan – Greens

05 May 2011
Today’s announcement has fallen well short of the comprehensive network of marine sanctuaries promised for Australia’s Sout...
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Bottom Trawling

22 Mar 2011
Senator SIEWERT (Western Australia) (4.07pm)—I move: That the Senate— (a) notes: (i) deep sea bottom trawling can be a...
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Greens vow to fight Ningaloo drilling

08 Mar 2011
The Australian Greens have condemned plans to explore for oil and gas at a depth of over 5km just 50km off WA's world-famous Ni...
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