Wednesday, 11 May 2022

Petitions

Following petition presented to house by Clerk:

Sand mining

The Petition of Residents, Business People, and Friends of Bass Coast, Western Port and Cardinia Regions draws to the attention of the House the destruction of remnant coastal forest in the Lang Lang to Grantville corridor by the activities of sand mines operating within this forest under historical work authorities. This is the last significant stand of mature forest in the Western Port and Bass Coast region, which supports threatened species and contributes to the character of the community.

The petitioners request that the Legislative Assembly of Victoria place an immediate moratorium on sand mining work authorities within this fragile forest corridor to ensure no further expansion of mines operating within and to ensure all existing remnant forest is protected from removal.

By Ms CRUGNALE (Bass) (1118 signatures).

Tabled.

Ordered that petition be considered next day on motion of Ms CRUGNALE (Bass).