Explanatory note
This explanatory note relates to this Bill as introduced into Parliament.

Overview of Bill

The object of this Bill is to prohibit surface mining of coal in the local government
area of Lake Macquarie City.

Outline of provisions

Clause 1 sets out the name (also called the short title) of the proposed Act.

Clause 2 provides for the commencement of the proposed Act on the date of assent
to the proposed Act.

Clause 3 defines certain words and expressions used in the proposed Act.

Clause 4 provides that the proposed Act prohibits all surface mining of coal in the
local government area of Lake Macquarie City (except for the area of the existing
Westside open cut mine) and applies despite any other Act or law (including any
environmental planning instrument) to the contrary.

Note: If this Bill is not modified, these Explanatory Notes would reflect the Bill as passed in the House. If the Bill has been amended by Committee, these Explanatory Notes may not necessarily reflect the Bill as passed.

 

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