Draft Native Vegetation Regulation
Express Examiner 24 November 2004
Draft Native Vegetation Regulation
The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources (DIPNR) is
calling for comments on the way native vegetation will be managed in NSW. The
draft regulation and supporting documents are currently on exhibition and will
guide the implementations of the Native Vegetation Act 2003. Three key documents
are on exhibition;
Draft Native Vegetation Regulation 2004
Draft Environmental Outcomes Assessment Methodology
Regulatory Impact Statement
A support package is available and written submissions close 5 pm on Tuesday 21
December and can be lodged at nativeveg@dipnr.nsw.gov.au, fax 02 9762 8701, or
post to Native Vegetation Reform Submissions, Department of Infrastructure,
Planning and Natural Resources, GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001. The above
information can be downloaded from www.dipnr.nsw.gov.au.
Muli Muli Water Supply
In Parliament recently, I questioned the Minister for Energy & Utilities as to
why the water supply projects at Urbenville, Woodenbong and Muli Muli had been
pushed down the priority list and the subsidy cut when the water supply is worse
than most third world countries. I am pleased to now advise that since raising
this matter, Minister Sartor has informed me he has moved the projects ranking
up from six to three.
New Portable Humidicrib for Base
Following concerns expressed to me regarding the separation of a mother and her
baby, The Nationals raised a question in Parliament last week, highlighting the
need to audit hospital equipment and prevent this situation occurring again.
Thankfully, the Minister expressed his apology and a new humidicrib arrived at
the Lismore Base Hospital on Wednesday last week. The use of outdated and
defective equipment would not be tolerated in a Sydney hospital, so why should
we!
Local Students
Many students who completed the HSC this year would be now preparing for further
studies, job opportunities and embarking on new adventures. I would like to wish
you all well in your future endeavours and trust that you all follow your chosen
journey into careers and adult life with zest and determination. For those
pursuing employment, the following websites may be useful www.jobs.nsw.gov.au
and www.daa.dwps.nsw.gov.au selecting `NSW Government jobs'.
Churchill Trust
The Churchill Trust is now calling for applications for 2005 application round.
Each year the Churchill Trust awards about 100 Fellowships at an average cost of
about $20,000 each. The Fellowship includes airfares, fees and a living
allowance. Successful applications spend about eight weeks overseas
investigating topics that will benefit Australia and add to Australia's
knowledge base. The applications are open to Australians 18 years and over for
fellowships to be awarded in June 2005 for travel from 1 September 2005. There
are no prescribed qualifications. The merit of the proposal is the primary test
and a desire to share the results of the fellowship study with the community.
Closing date for applications with references is Monday, February 28, 2005. Full
details of the fellowships and application forms can be obtained from the
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust by contacting their National Office on Freecall
1800 777 231 or at the website: www.churchilltrust.com.au
