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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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Oil spill report languishes in 'too-hard basket' - Greens

17 Jul 2010
"The Gillard Government has had enough time to consider and get advice on the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into the Mo...
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Protecting Our Coasts

01 Jul 2010
The recent oil spill at Christmas Island is another demonstration of the threats posed to our coastline and marine environments...
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Greens plan to prevent catastrophic oil spills

30 Jun 2010
The Australian Greens will push for tough new regulations for the oil and gas industry, including a comprehensive polluter pays...
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Timor Sea Oil Spill

23 Jun 2010
Senator SIEWERT (Western Australia) (4.25 pm)—I move: That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Minist...
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ADDITIONAL ANSWERS - Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Senator

22 Jun 2010
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE: ADDITIONAL ANSWERS Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Senator CARR (Victoria—Minister for Innovation, Industr...
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Recreational Fishing for Mako and Porbeagle Sharks

21 Jun 2010
(6.02 pm)—We are talking about the government’s amendments to the EPBC Act contained in the Environment Protection and Biod...
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Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

18 Jun 2010
Senator SIEWERT (2.52 pm)—My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Resources and Energy, Senator Wong. Gi...
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Public release of Montara recommendations essential: Greens

18 Jun 2010
The Australian Greens have called for the Government to publicly release the findings of the Montara Commission of Inquiry.Spea...
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Don't risk US style oil spill next World Ocean Day: Greens

08 Jun 2010
On World Ocean Day, Tuesday June 8th, Australia's coastline and marine environment remain largely unprotected from oil spills l...
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Greens call for Government backdown on oil and gas exploration leases

01 Jun 2010
The Greens are calling on the Federal Government to rescind the recent announcements on oil and gas exploration off the Austral...
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