MEDIA RELEASE
Inquiry into the Environment Protection (Fossil Fuel Company Advertising) Amendment Bill 2024
The Standing Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity announced a new inquiry into Environment Protection (Fossil Fuel Company Advertising) Amendment Bill 2024.
The Bill proposes to amend the Environment Protection Act 1997 to regulate fossil fuel company advertising at key government venues in the ACT including the AIS, Canberra Tennis Centre, GIO Stadium, Manuka Oval and MIT Narrabundah Ballpark. A copy of the Bill and explanatory statement are available on the ACT Legislation Register.
The terms of reference are available from Inquiry into Environment Protection (Fossil Fuel Company Advertising) Amendment Bill 2024 - ACT Legislative Assembly
Submissions can be made by email to LACommitteeECCB@parliament.act.gov.au.
Submissions close 5 March 2024.
Information about how to make a submission is available at: Participate in public inquiries.
14 February 2024
STATEMENT ENDS.
For further information please contact:
Committee Chair, Dr Marisa Paterson MLA on (02) 6205 1448
Committee Secretary, James Bunce on (02) 6205 0199 or at LACommitteeECCB@parliament.act.gov.au