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

(a) explore possible benefits to the agricultural industry;

(b) explore possible environmental benefits;

(c) consider methodologies for measurement of the effects of carbon sequestration, including any potential issues associated with the measurement of benefits;

(d) identify the costs;

(e) identify any possible harms or detriments;

(f) identify linkages with the proposed carbon pollution reduction scheme and other relevant Federal Government policies;

(g) identify linkages with existing Victorian Government policies; and

(h) explore options for the Victorian Government to support the benefits (if any) of soil sequestration.

If you would like further information, please contact the Committee Secretariat on (03) 8682 2803 or enrc@parliament.vic.gov.au.