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The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.
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The monthly landings statistics will be released at 9.30am on the 4th Friday of each month, or the next working day if this is a bank holiday.
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I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Greg Moriarty as Secretary of the Department of Defence.
Mr Moriarty brings a considerable range and depth of experience to the role and I congratulate him on his appointment.
He first worked in the Department of Defence from 1986-95, primarily in the Defence Intelligence Organisation. He also served in the Headquarters of the United States Central Command in the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
As an officer in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Greg Moriarty served in a number of senior roles, including Senior Negotiator with the Peace Monitoring Group on Bougainville, Ambassador to Iran, Ambassador to Indonesia and as a Deputy Secretary of the Department.
Mr Moriarty became the first Commonwealth Counter-Terrorism Coordinator in June 2015, responsible for coordinating and implementing Australia’s counter-terrorism arrangements.
In August 2016, he joined my office as International and National Security Adviser and later became my Chief of Staff.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours from the University of Western Australia and a Masters Degree in Strategic Defence Studies from the Australian National University.
I thank Mr Moriarty for his outstanding work in my office in which he demonstrated his leadership and strategic understanding as he has done throughout his career.
I also thank Brendan Sargeant for his dedicated service while acting in the role of Secretary of the Department of Defence.
Mr Moriarty’s appointment is for 5 years commencing on 4 September 2017.
At that time, Peter Woolcott AO will commence as my Chief of Staff.
Since February 2016, Mr Woolcott has served as Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand. His previous roles include Ambassador for the Environment (2014-16) Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva and Ambassador for Disarmament (2010-2014), Ambassador for People Smuggling Issues (2009), Ambassador to Italy (2004 -2007).
From 2002-2004, Peter Woolcott worked as Chief of Staff to the then Foreign Affairs Minister.
Mr Woolcott’s extensive experience and expertise make him highly qualified for his new role, and I very much look forward to working with him.
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Young delegates from BRICS countries attend the concluding meeting of the 2017 BRICS Youth Forum to witness the announcement of The Action Plan for 2017 BRICS Youth Forum. [Photo by Li Huiru/China.org.cn] |
The 2017 BRICS Youth Forum concluded in Beijing on July 27.
After three days of in-depth discussion and deliberation, young delegates from the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) reached a consensus and The Action Plan for the 2017 BRICS Youth Forum (The Action Plan) was announced at the last plenary session before the closing ceremony.
The Action Plan, which takes aspects such as youth policy, youth innovation and entrepreneurship, and youth participation in global governance as the main fields for BRICS youth cooperation, has proposed concrete measures to establish a center for BRICS youth research, a platform for information exchanges, a network dedicated to boost BRICS youth innovation and entrepreneurship, and a BRICS volunteer database for international communication.
“The forum strengthened the bond of youth in BRICS,” said Chinese representative Kong Dewei, adding that, “much useful and practical advice has been proposed for youth policy, entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as global management. Delegates from different countries have also formed solid friendships during the forum.” Kong is a student from Nankai University.
Aleksandr Bolotnov, vice chairperson of National Youth Council of Russia emphasized the importance of such communication mechanisms among BRICS youth. In an interview with China.org.cn, he said, “The BRICS youth forum is a big contribution for the BRICS cooperation.” He added that the forum will help consolidate the relationships of BRICS countries.
“We have learnt a lot together during these three days,” Thamsanqa Zulu, manager of Mothosi Holdings in Brazil said. “I hope the vigor from the youth forum will be extended to other fields. Our South African delegation will bring back the documented agreements and make sure it will be carried out in a due manner.”
The Action Plan, as an achievement of BRICS youth cooperation, will be submitted to the preparatory committee of the Ninth BRICS Summit to be held in China’s Xiamen this September.
The 2017 BRICS Youth Forum hosted by the All-China Youth Federation was attended by a total of 50 young delegates from the BRICS countries.
Jul282017
The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. In some cases they also consult on draft decisions for environmental permits. The arrangements are explained in its Public Participation Statement
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