Ursula Stephens (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator Ludlam, for your patience; you do understand that this is not my portfolio area so I am seeking some advice. I am advised by the department that it is the responsibility of the minister for the environment to consider each case on its merits and to be satisfied that long-term environmental impacts are appropriately and adequately addressed.