Division
The majority voted in favour of *disagreeing* with [amendments](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debates/?id=2021-06-23.148.1) introduced by Warringah MP [Zali Steggall](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/warringah/zali_steggall) (Independent), which means they failed. According to MP Steggall, these amendments would "*ensure that measures to safeguard the environment are in place in relation to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Standards and Assurance) Bill 2021.*" She explained the purpose of each one in detail in her [contribution to the debate](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debate/?id=2021-06-23.148.2). ### Amendment text > *(1) Schedule 1, item 6, page 5 (line 6), omit "may", substitute "must".* > > *(2) Schedule 1, item 6, page 5 (line 13), omit "may", substitute "must".* > > *(3) Schedule 1, item 6, page 5 (after line 16), after subsection 65C(1), insert:* > >> *(1A) Without limiting subsection (1), the standards made under that subsection must include national standards for each of the following:* >> >>> *(a) matters of national environmental significance;* >>> >>> *(b) transparent processes and robust decisions, including:* >>> >>>> *(i) judicial review; and* >>>> >>>> *(ii) community consultation; and* >>>> >>>> *(iii) adequate assessment of impacts on matters of national environmental significance, including climate impacts; and* >>>> >>> *(iv) emissions profile disclosure; and* >>>> >>>> *(v) regional planning;* >>> >>> *(c) Indigenous engagement and involvement in environmental decision making;* >>> >>> *(d) compliance and enforcement;* >>> >>> *(e) data and information;* >>> >>> *(f) environmental monitoring and evaluation of outcomes;* >>> >>> *(g) environmental restoration, including offsets;* >>> >>> *(h) wildlife permits and trade.* >> >> *(1B) The Minister must take all reasonable steps to ensure that national environmental standards are in force, and comply with subsection (1A), at all times.
House of Representatives, 2021-06-23. affirmative: ayes 70, noes 64.
Question
The majority voted in favour of *disagreeing* with [amendments](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debates/?id=2021-06-23.148.1) introduced by Warringah MP [Zali Steggall](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/warringah/zali_steggall) (Independent), which means they failed. According to MP Steggall, these amendments would "*ensure that measures to safeguard the environment are in place in relation to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Standards and Assurance) Bill 2021.*" She explained the purpose of each one in detail in her [contribution to the debate](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debate/?id=2021-06-23.148.2). ### Amendment text > *(1) Schedule 1, item 6, page 5 (line 6), omit "may", substitute "must".* > > *(2) Schedule 1, item 6, page 5 (line 13), omit "may", substitute "must".* > > *(3) Schedule 1, item 6, page 5 (after line 16), after subsection 65C(1), insert:* > >> *(1A) Without limiting subsection (1), the standards made under that subsection must include national standards for each of the following:* >> >>> *(a) matters of national environmental significance;* >>> >>> *(b) transparent processes and robust decisions, including:* >>> >>>> *(i) judicial review; and* >>>> >>>> *(ii) community consultation; and* >>>> >>>> *(iii) adequate assessment of impacts on matters of national environmental significance, including climate impacts; and* >>>> >>> *(iv) emissions profile disclosure; and* >>>> >>>> *(v) regional planning;* >>> >>> *(c) Indigenous engagement and involvement in environmental decision making;* >>> >>> *(d) compliance and enforcement;* >>> >>> *(e) data and information;* >>> >>> *(f) environmental monitoring and evaluation of outcomes;* >>> >>> *(g) environmental restoration, including offsets;* >>> >>> *(h) wildlife permits and trade.* >> >> *(1B) The Minister must take all reasonable steps to ensure that national environmental standards are in force, and comply with subsection (1A), at all times.
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