Peter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I move:

That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 30 June 2017:

The current and future impacts of climate change on marine fisheries and biodiversity, including:

(a) recent and projected changes in ocean temperatures, currents and chemistry associated with climate change;

(b) recent and projected changes in fish stocks, marine biodiversity and marine ecosystems associated with climate change;

(c) recent and projected changes in marine pest and diseases associated with climate change;

(d) the impact of these changes on commercial fishing and aquaculture, including associated business activity and employment;

(e) the impact of these changes on recreational fishing;

(f) the adequacy of current quota-setting and access rights provisions and processes given current and projected climate change impacts;

(g) the adequacy of current and proposed marine biodiversity protections given current and projected climate change impacts;

(h) the adequacy of biosecurity measures and monitoring systems given current and projected climate change impacts; and

(i) any other related matters.