Animal Welfare

BUSHFIRES AND NATURAL DISASTERS

HON COLIN de GRUSSA (Agricultural) [10.04 am] — without notice: I move —

That this house —

(1)  acknowledges the significant loss of life and property across the nation during recent fires and natural disasters;

(2)  extends its gratitude to volunteer and career emergency service personnel for their enormous contribution at a national and state level; and

More must be done to improve water quality if Swan River dolphins are to survive climate change

Greens Member for North Metro Hon Alison Xamon MLC has warned the impacts of climate change could be disastrous for the Swan River and its population of dolphins, unless more is done to reduce pollution and improve water quality.

Speaking in Parliament last night, Hon Xamon said the death of six dolphins since April this year reflected the broader vulnerability of the whole Swan-Canning river system.

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