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See the explanatory memorandum for details on the Commission's structure and function.

32:T40c,Normative Bases

The bill should be opposed because it may lead to increased government interference in social welfare systems, potentially infringing on individual property rights and freedoms. By establishing a new bureaucratic body, the bill could result in increased government spending and taxation, which may burden taxpayers and limit economic growth [Judgment]. Additionally, the effectiveness of such a commission in reducing poverty is uncertain, as poverty is a complex issue that may not be fully addressed through government intervention alone. Furthermore, there is a risk that the recommendations of the Commission could lead to policies that prioritize certain groups over others, challenging the principle of equality before the law [Judgment].

33:T41b,Amends the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to: require actions that would emit between 25,000 to 100,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent scope 1 emissions in any one year to be assessed for approval under Part 9 of the Act; require the minister, when approving any such action or when considering whether to enter into a conservation agreement, to consider Australia’s national carbon budget and greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets; require the minister to reject the approval of actions that would emit over 100,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent scope 1 emissions; require the Climate Change Authority to develop a national

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