Environment and
Natural Resources Committee

Committee Role

Functions of the Committee

Inquiry Process

Inquiries

Inquiry into Soil Sequestration in Victoria

Inquiry into The Approvals Process for Renewable Energy Projects in Victoria

Completed Inquiries

Progress on Investigations

Members and Staff

Becoming Involved

Making a Submission

Giving Evidence

Rights and Responsibilities of witnesses

News

September 2009

On 2 September 2009, the Environment and Natural Resources Committee received terms of reference from the Legislative Assembly to inquire, consider and report on Soil Sequestration in Victoria no later than 31 August 2010.

July 2009

On 6 July 2009 the Committee held its first public hearing on the approvals process for renewable energy projects in Victoria. Evidence was received from:

• Clean Energy Council
• Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action
• Pacific Hydro
• CitiPower and PowerCor Australia
• Tract Consultants on behalf of Union Fenosa Wind Australia

The next scheduled public hearing will be held on 27 July 2009.

June 2009

On the 2 June 2009 the Environment and Natural Resources Committee tabled its report on Melbourne's Future Water Supply.

See media alert (PDF 17Kb), media release (PDF 22Kb)

Copies of the report are available online or from the Committee Secretariat on (03) 8682 2803 or enrc@parliament.vic.gov.au

April 2009

The Committee called for written submissions to its inquiry into the Approvals Process for Renewable Energy Projects in Victoria by 15 June 2009. Refer to the media release here -->

Contact Information

Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne 3002
Victoria, Australia
Phone: (+613) 8682 2803
Fax: (+613) 8682 2818
Email: enrc@parliament.vic.gov.au