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Inquiry into the environmental implications of the ‘sea change’ phenomenon
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Terms of Reference
The committee will inquire into and report on issues and policies related to environmental pressures experienced by Australian coastal areas as a result of the ‘sea change’ phenomenon.
The inquiry will have particular regard to:
• the environmental impacts of an increasing coastal population
• measures to reduce the environmental impacts of an expanding coastal population
• mechanisms to promote sustainable coastal communities and protect Australia’s coastline.
The inquiry was referred to the committee by the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources on 9 August 2007.
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