Christine Milne (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, my question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Senator Conroy. I ask: can the minister confirm that the decision on the natural heritage listing of the Tarkine will be announced before the end of the year? If so, can you confirm that it will conform to the boundaries recommended by the Australian Heritage Council and incorporate all of the Meredith Range Regional Reserve, or will the Venture Minerals mining exploration licence and lease area be excised from the listing?