I have just a quick comment. In large measure, this section duplicates what goes on in relation to our existing system of petitions. And I'm not referring specifically to the amendment. But the problem we will now have is that there will be dual streams, dual procedures. There may be concerns raised by the public on the same issue under both streams.
Up until now, at least, I haven't heard any evidence whatsoever that there's anything wrong with the petition process already in existence. I don't believe we've had any evidence of that. In fact, when the commissioner for the environment testified in delivering his report, there seemed to be a suggestion that the petition process was working very well.
What we're really doing here is making the law more complex. We are increasing red tape, without any evidence-based reason to do so.
Thank you.