Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

It should be noted that dredge spoil has been disposed of in the marine park over many years in accordance with strict permit conditions. The proposal to introduce an EMC for dredge material will provide for additional measures to protect the Great Barrier Reef. It is anticipated that by having a charge fewer applications will actually be received to dispose of dredge material in the marine park. If there is any further information that I can add or that the minister would like to add to that, I will take any further parts of your question on notice.